First Solar Competitors

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Profitability

This table compares NVIDIA and First Solar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

65.7% of NVIDIA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of NVIDIA shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of First Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

NVIDIA has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its share price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares NVIDIA and First Solar's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

NVIDIA has higher revenue and earnings than First Solar. First Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NVIDIA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for NVIDIA and First Solar, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

NVIDIA presently has a consensus target price of $584.1944, suggesting a potential upside of 5.51%. First Solar has a consensus target price of $92.6250, suggesting a potential upside of 9.11%. Given First Solar's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Solar is more favorable than NVIDIA.

Summary

NVIDIA beats First Solar on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Intel and First Solar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.3% of Intel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Intel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of First Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Intel has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Intel and First Solar's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Intel has higher revenue and earnings than First Solar. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Intel and First Solar, as reported by MarketBeat.

Intel currently has a consensus target price of $61.7714, indicating a potential downside of 1.76%. First Solar has a consensus target price of $92.6250, indicating a potential upside of 9.11%. Given First Solar's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Solar is more favorable than Intel.

Summary

Intel beats First Solar on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.6% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of First Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Broadcom and First Solar's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than First Solar. Broadcom is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Broadcom has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Broadcom and First Solar, as reported by MarketBeat.

Broadcom currently has a consensus target price of $428.9231, indicating a potential downside of 12.39%. First Solar has a consensus target price of $92.6250, indicating a potential upside of 9.11%. Given First Solar's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Solar is more favorable than Broadcom.

Profitability

This table compares Broadcom and First Solar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Broadcom beats First Solar on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.7% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Texas Instruments shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of First Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Texas Instruments shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares First Solar and Texas Instruments' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Texas Instruments has higher revenue and earnings than First Solar. Texas Instruments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

First Solar has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Texas Instruments has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for First Solar and Texas Instruments, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

First Solar currently has a consensus price target of $92.6250, indicating a potential upside of 9.11%. Texas Instruments has a consensus price target of $166.5185, indicating a potential downside of 6.28%. Given First Solar's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Solar is more favorable than Texas Instruments.

Profitability

This table compares First Solar and Texas Instruments' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Texas Instruments beats First Solar on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares First Solar and Micron Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for First Solar and Micron Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

First Solar currently has a consensus price target of $92.6250, indicating a potential upside of 9.11%. Micron Technology has a consensus price target of $90.2727, indicating a potential downside of 4.74%. Given First Solar's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Solar is more favorable than Micron Technology.

Volatility & Risk

First Solar has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares First Solar and Micron Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than First Solar. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.7% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of First Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Micron Technology beats First Solar on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

91.9% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of First Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of First Solar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Analog Devices and First Solar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Analog Devices and First Solar, as reported by MarketBeat.

Analog Devices presently has a consensus price target of $154.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.58%. First Solar has a consensus price target of $92.6250, indicating a potential upside of 9.11%. Given First Solar's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Solar is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Analog Devices and First Solar's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Analog Devices has higher revenue and earnings than First Solar. Analog Devices is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Analog Devices beats First Solar on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.