Beyond Meat Inc vs First Solar, Inc. — how do they compare? Beyond Meat Inc trades at $0.42 (market cap $213.60M), while First Solar, Inc. trades at $223.84 (market cap $25.89B). The key difference: First Solar, Inc. is far larger — about 121.2× Beyond Meat Inc's market cap, and First Solar, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Beyond Meat Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BYND | FSLR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $213.60M | $25.89B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $3.62 | $318.30 |
52-Week Low | $0.41 | $180.05 |
Enterprise Value | $453.89M | $24.36B |
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Beyond Meat is a provider of plant-based meats, such as burgers, sausage, ground beef, and chicken. Unlike other vegetarian products, Beyond Meat seeks to replicate the look, cook, and taste of meat, is targeted to omnivores and vegetarians alike, and is sold in the meat case. The products are widely available across the U.S. and Canada and in 83 additional countries as well. International revenue represented 31% of 2021 sales. The firm's products are available in retail stores and the food-service channel. In 2019, before the pandemic struck, sales were evenly split between these two channels, although mix stood at 70% retail/30% food service in 2021. We think the recovery from the crisis and new deals with McDonald's and Yum Brands will return food-service sales to nearly 50% in time.
Read more on BYND →First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and a new factory under construction in India.
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