First Solar, Inc. FSLR NASDAQ

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has shown exceptional revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $2.6B to $5.2B (average +25.8%/yr). Net income reached $1.5B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +684.9%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 29.3%, which is exceptional. the company was profitable in 3 out of the last 4 years tracked. The gross margin is 40.6% (moderate), with a +37.9pp trend over the period. With a $22B market cap and MOAT composite score of 73/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (100/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (75/100, Partial) — profitability has been inconsistent. Looking at the full 25-year history, the company was profitable in 14 of 25 years — a mixed long-term record
• INCOME (85/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (73/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 83/100 with 6/7 criteria passed.