FSLR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 1659h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) shows how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and FSLR’s current 18.5% means it earns $0.185 per dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
65th percentileFSLR
18.5%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
18.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) shows how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and FSLR’s current 18.5% means it earns $0.185 per dollar of equity.
That level sits above the sector median of 13.8%, placing the company in the 64th percentile among peers, so it outperforms most of its sector. The trend direction is N/A, with a year-over-year change of N/A and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +0.5% (history: 18.5%, 18.4%). The combination of a strong level and only a slight recent uptick suggests stable but not accelerating profitability, which tempers both upside opportunity and downside risk. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the ROE is above average yet the limited trend data prevents a stronger bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about FSLR?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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18.5%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
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