First Solar R&D / Revenue
The R&D to Revenue Ratio of First Solar (FSLR) as of Oct 20, 2026 is 4.47 %. In the previous year, R&D to Revenue Ratio was 4.55 % — a change of -1.70% (lower).
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R&D / Revenue
4.47 %
YoY
-1.70%
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| YEAR | R&D / Revenue | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 4.47 % | -1.70% | |
| 4.55 % | -0.87% | |
| 4.59 % | +6.57% | |
| 4.31 % | +27.02% | |
| 3.39 % | -1.93% | |
| 3.46 % | +9.62% | |
| 3.15 % | -16.21% | |
| 3.76 % | +25.00% | |
| 3.01 % | -29.89% | |
| 4.30 % | +35.27% | |
| 3.18 % | -25.20% | |
| 4.25 % | — |
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R&D to Revenue Ratio of First Solar is 4.47 % in 2025.
R&D to Revenue Ratio of First Solar changed from 4.55 % to 4.47 %, representing a -1.70% change. The value is lower than the previous year.
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The R&D to Revenue ratio shows what percentage of revenue a company invests in research and development. Higher ratios indicate stronger focus on innovation.
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