Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Cost of Sales

Other segment — Cost of Sales

First Solar Other segment — Cost of Sales remained flat by 0.0% to $1.60M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 535.5%, from -$366.25K to $1.60M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Other segment — Cost of Sales shows a downward trend with a -83.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase relative to segment revenue indicates declining margins or rising production costs, while a decrease suggests improved cost management or reduced activity levels.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the direct costs attributable to the production or delivery of goods and services within the compan...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Cost of Goods Sold' for non-core segments at peer industrial or technology firms.

Metric ID: fslr_segment_other_segment_cost_of_sales

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$236.58M-$1.47M$6.38M
YoY Change-100.6%+535.5%
Range-$1.47M$236.58M
CAGR-83.6%
Avg YoY Growth+217.4%
Median YoY Growth+217.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Solar's other segment — cost of sales?
First Solar (FSLR) reported other segment — cost of sales of $1.60M in Q4 2024.
How has First Solar's other segment — cost of sales changed year-over-year?
First Solar's other segment — cost of sales increased by 535.5% year-over-year, from -$366.25K to $1.60M.
What is the long-term trend for First Solar's other segment — cost of sales?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), First Solar's other segment — cost of sales has grown at a -83.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $236.58M to $6.38M.
What does other segment — cost of sales mean?
The direct costs incurred to generate revenue within the company's miscellaneous or non-core business segment.