Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
First Solar Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
11.5%
FY2025
5-year range
-0.5% / 11.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#42 of 298
Information Technology
What the data says
First Solar's return on assets (roa) of 11.5% is higher than 86% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -0.5% in FY2022 to 11.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.9%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 8.0% to 11.5% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +12.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+43777.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- First Solar's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 7.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 11.4pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 27.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.5% | +7.6% |
| FY2024 | 10.7% | +32.9% |
| FY2023 | 8.0% | +1585.2% |
| FY2022 | -0.5% | -108.5% |
| FY2021 | 6.3% | +12.9% |
| FY2020 | 5.6% | +466.0% |
| FY2019 | -1.5% | -175.4% |
| FY2018 | 2.0% | +184.2% |
| FY2017 | -2.4% | +60.5% |
| FY2016 | -6.1% | -175.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026