FSLR FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 537h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 4.6% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates $4.60 in free cash flow—cash left after operating costs and capital spending—offering a measure of cash return to investors.
Sector Performance
55th percentileFSLR
4.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.2%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 4.6% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates $4.60 in free cash flow—cash left after operating costs and capital spending—offering a measure of cash return to investors.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing FSLR at the 56th percentile among its peers, so it generates more cash relative to price than over half the sector. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 11.5%, with the most recent values at 4.6% and 5.2% before that; the 8-quarter trend is also not available. A yield above the median but falling quarter over quarter points to moderate cash generation that has recently weakened, creating some near-term risk while still leaving a cash cushion relative to peers. This mixed picture—level above sector but negative momentum—supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than pushing toward a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FSLR?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are FSLR's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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4.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How FSLR's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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