First Solar Return on Equity

First Solar's return on equity stands at 16.92%. That is below the Technology sector average of 47.89%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

First Solar sits lower the Technology benchmark (47.89%) with a ROE of 16.92%. That is roughly 64.7% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A ROE of 16.92% for First Solar means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how First Solar's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places FSLR next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Technology, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. First Solar's reading of 16.92% (sector avg 47.89%) is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.