Tax Rate: 2.18%
Is the tax rate high or low?
The tax rate of 2.18% is 77% below its 5-year average of 9.58%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-19.31%–60.03%).
27.66% below its 12-month average of 3.01%.
FSLR Tax Rate
Reported quarterly effective tax rate; periods with non-meaningful pretax income are omitted.
FSLR Average Tax Rate Chart
FSLR Current vs Average Tax Rate Chart
FSLR Tax Rate Metrics
TAX RATE
2.18%
TAX RATE AVG TTM
3.01%
TAX RATE AVG 3Y
5.88%
TAX RATE AVG 5Y
8.23%
TAX RATE AVG 10Y
9.55%
TAX RATE AVG 15Y
10.13%
TAX RATE AVG 20Y
12.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-27.66%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-62.94%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-73.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-77.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-78.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-83.13%
Tax Rate Formula & Definition
Tax rate measures income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax. It helps compare tax efficiency and identify unusual tax effects.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Tax Rate FAQ
- What is the tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The tax rate for FSLR stock is 2.18%.
- Is First Solar, Inc.'s tax rate high or low?
- The tax rate of 2.18% is 77% below its 5-year average of 9.58%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-19.31%–60.03%).
- What is the TTM average tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The TTM average tax rate for FSLR stock is 3.01%.
- What is the 3Y average tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 3Y average tax rate for FSLR stock is 5.88%.
- What is the 5Y average tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 5Y average tax rate for FSLR stock is 8.23%.
- What is the 10Y average tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 10Y average tax rate for FSLR stock is 9.55%.
- What is the 15Y average tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 15Y average tax rate for FSLR stock is 10.13%.
- What is the 20Y average tax rate for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 20Y average tax rate for FSLR stock is 12.91%.
FSLR Tax Rate History
| DATE | TAX RATE |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2.18% |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.52% |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.96% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.92% |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.47% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.93% |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.39% |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.36% |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.40% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.29% |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.60% |
| 2023-06-30 | 9.49% |
| 2023-03-31 | -19.31% |
| 2022-06-30 | 60.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.41% |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.82% |
| 2021-06-30 | 19.79% |
| 2021-03-31 | 18.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | -134.68% |
| 2020-09-30 | 19.73% |
| 2020-06-30 | 21.67% |
| 2019-09-30 | 32.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | -9.26% |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.98% |
| 2018-03-31 | 12.29% |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.55% |
| 2017-06-30 | -335.38% |
| 2017-03-31 | 38.35% |
| 2016-09-30 | -82.92% |
| 2016-03-31 | 12.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.90% |
| 2015-09-30 | 12.18% |
| 2015-06-30 | -55.07% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.69% |
| 2014-09-30 | -8.38% |
| 2014-06-30 | -91.70% |
| 2014-03-31 | 20.48% |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.99% |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.54% |
| 2013-06-30 | 18.18% |
| 2013-03-31 | 10.65% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.61% |
| 2012-09-30 | 20.62% |
| 2012-06-30 | 18.00% |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.78% |
| 2011-06-30 | 15.04% |
| 2011-03-31 | 12.81% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.05% |
| 2010-09-25 | 16.93% |
| 2010-06-26 | 11.86% |
| 2010-03-27 | 11.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.79% |
| 2009-09-30 | 7.05% |
| 2009-07-31 | 10.29% |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | 22.63% |
| 2008-09-27 | 25.42% |
| 2008-06-28 | 25.77% |
| 2008-03-29 | 28.51% |
| 2007-12-31 | 27.01% |
| 2007-09-29 | 14.19% |
| 2007-06-30 | -464.83% |
| 2007-03-31 | 39.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 38.47% |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.05% |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.00% |
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About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Solar
- CEO
- Mark R. Widmar