First Solar Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
First Solar Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, First Solar Inc (FSLR) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.022x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-214.87 Million) by net assets ($9.88 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of First Solar Inc (2001–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of First Solar Inc from 2001 to 2025. This chart illustrates how First Solar Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View today's stock price for First Solar Inc for real-time trading data and today's change.
First Solar Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
First Solar Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
First Solar Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of First Solar Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see First Solar Inc market cap and net worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
BioNTech SE
F:22UA
|
-0.023x |
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Canon Inc
F:CNNA
|
0.045x |
|
Pernod Ricard S.A.
PA:RI
|
0.110x |
|
CHINA SHENHUA EN.A ADR/4
F:IKFC
|
N/A |
|
CLP HLDGS LTD ADR/1 HD 5
F:CLP1
|
N/A |
|
S.P.E.E.H Hidroelectrica S.A.
RO:H2O
|
N/A |
|
OMV Aktiengesellschaft
VI:OMV
|
0.036x |
|
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd
SHG:600019
|
0.065x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for First Solar Inc (2001–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of First Solar Inc from 2001 to 2025. Review First Solar Inc free cash flow generation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $9.54 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.216x | +41.26% |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.98 Billion | $1.22 Billion | 0.153x | +69.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | $6.69 Billion | $602.26 Million | 0.090x | -39.82% |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.84 Billion | $873.37 Million | 0.150x | +275.42% |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.96 Billion | $237.56 Million | 0.040x | +492.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | $5.52 Billion | $37.12 Million | 0.007x | -80.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.10 Billion | $174.20 Million | 0.034x | +154.51% |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.21 Billion | $-326.81 Million | -0.063x | -123.84% |
| 2017-12-31 | $5.10 Billion | $1.34 Billion | 0.263x | +562.94% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.21 Billion | $206.75 Million | 0.040x | +160.98% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.55 Billion | $-360.92 Million | -0.065x | -148.02% |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.03 Billion | $680.99 Million | 0.135x | -28.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.50 Billion | $856.13 Million | 0.190x | -10.07% |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.61 Billion | $762.21 Million | 0.211x | +2401.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.64 Billion | $-33.46 Million | -0.009x | -104.50% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.45 Billion | $705.49 Million | 0.204x | -19.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.65 Billion | $675.19 Million | 0.255x | -16.84% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | $463.07 Million | 0.306x | +63.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | $205.95 Million | 0.188x | +13507.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | $411.44 Million | $-576.00K | -0.001x | -100.36% |
| 2005-12-31 | $13.13 Million | $5.04 Million | 0.384x | +157.24% |
| 2004-12-31 | $22.64 Million | $-15.19 Million | -0.671x | -175.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | $-17.41 Million | $-15.42 Million | 0.885x | -- |
About First Solar Inc
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with thin film semiconductor technology that provides conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that co… Read more