Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
First Solar Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
16.0%
FY2025
5-year range
-0.8% / 16.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#66 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
First Solar's return on equity (roe) of 16.0% is higher than 76% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -8.0% in FY2016 to 16.2% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
16.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.8%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 12.4% to 16.0% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +16.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +8.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+273.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 1.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 11.7pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.0% | -1.1% |
| FY2024 | 16.2% | +30.4% |
| FY2023 | 12.4% | +1734.2% |
| FY2022 | -0.8% | -109.7% |
| FY2021 | 7.9% | +8.9% |
| FY2020 | 7.2% | +419.5% |
| FY2019 | -2.3% | -181.6% |
| FY2018 | 2.8% | +185.2% |
| FY2017 | -3.3% | +59.2% |
| FY2016 | -8.0% | -175.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026