Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20

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Weighted-Average Discount Rate

First Solar Weighted-Average Discount Rate decreased by 4.5% to 6.3% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.5%, from 6.6% to 6.3%. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Weighted-Average Discount Rate shows an upward trend with a 10.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ2 2020

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher market interest rates or increased company-specific borrowing costs, which may impact future cash flow projections.

Detailed definition

This is the average interest rate used to calculate the present value of future lease payments for operating and finance...

Peer comparison

Generally aligns with prevailing market interest rates and the company's credit profile.

Metric ID: weighted_average_discount_rate

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value5.4%5.4%5.9%6.6%6.6%6.6%6.6%6.5%6.6%6.3%
QoQ Change+0.0%+9.3%+11.9%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-1.5%+1.5%-4.5%
YoY Change+22.2%+22.2%+11.9%-1.5%+0.0%-4.5%
Range5.4%6.6%
CAGR+7.1%
Avg YoY Growth+8.4%
Median YoY Growth+5.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Solar's weighted-average discount rate?
First Solar (FSLR) reported weighted-average discount rate of 6.3% in Q1 2026.
How has First Solar's weighted-average discount rate changed year-over-year?
First Solar's weighted-average discount rate decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from 6.6% to 6.3%.
What is the long-term trend for First Solar's weighted-average discount rate?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), First Solar's weighted-average discount rate has grown at a 10.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 5.4% to 6.6%.
What does weighted-average discount rate mean?
The average interest rate used to determine the current value of future lease obligations.