First Solar, Inc. vs Trip.com Group Ltd — how do they compare? First Solar, Inc. trades at $241.7 (market cap $25.89B), while Trip.com Group Ltd trades at $46 (market cap $29.10B). The key difference: First Solar, Inc. and Trip.com Group Ltd are close in size by market cap, and Trip.com Group Ltd pays a 0.42% dividend while First Solar, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FSLR | TCOM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.89B | $29.10B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $318.30 | $78.96 |
52-Week Low | $180.05 | $39.84 |
Enterprise Value | $24.36B | $21.75B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.42% |
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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.
Read more on FSLR →Trip.com is the largest online travel agent in China and is positioned to benefit from the country's rising demand for higher-margin outbound travel as passport penetration is only 12% in China. The company generated about 78% of sales from accommodation reservations and transportation ticketing in 2020. The rest of revenue comes from package tours and corporate travel. Prior to the pandemic in 2019, the company generated 25% of revenue from international business, which is important to its margin expansion. Most of sales come from websites and mobile platforms, while the rest come from call centers. The competes in a crowded OTA industry in China, including Meituan, Alibaba-backed Fliggy, Toncheng, and Qunar. The company was founded in 1999 and listed on the Nasdaq in December 2003.
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