Head to Head

FSLR vs PAM: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, First Solar has the edge with a 91/100 score versus 85/100 for PAM. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

First Solar

NASDAQ:FSLR

Edge
91/100 Compass
True NorthStrong Buy$22.1B

America's only scaled thin-film solar manufacturer trades at 10x forward earnings while domestic content rules rewrite who wins utility-scale solar.

Full FSLR analysis

Pampa Energía S.A.

NYSE:PAM

85/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$4.6B

Argentina's best-run integrated energy play sits at 5.8x forward earnings while Vaca Muerta production ramps into a genuine export decade.

Full PAM analysis

Factor by factor

FactorFSLRPAM
Revenue Growth6381
Profitability6654
Valuation4283
Momentum3274
Theme Purity9949
Moat6362
Catalysts9944
Market Position5155

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Frequently asked questions

Is FSLR or PAM the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) edges it at 91/100 versus 85/100 for PAM. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare FSLR and PAM?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.