What is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s (AAOI) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is 15/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (25), Value (24), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. have an economic moat?

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 15/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in?

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).

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AAOI

Strong Sell

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. · Technology · United States · $9.1B · Avg Vol: $1.2B/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-5.4%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products, including optical transceivers, lasers, and sub-assemblies for internet data centers, cable television (CATV), and telecom networks. The company's primary competitive advantage is its vertically integrated manufacturing model, which spans from semiconductor laser chip fabrication to final module assembly. This integration allows AAOI to rapidly customize products and optimize costs for hyperscale data center operators and broadband providers.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	222.8M	217.6M	249.4M	455.7M	26.9%	596.0M	1.0B	127.9%
EPS	-0.85	-0.83	-4.50	-0.64	—	-0.77	—	—
Shares	80.2M	80.2M	49.4M	75.0M	-6.5%	84.9M	—	—
Debt	155.5M	121.1M	190.9M	248.1M	16.8%	300.1M	—	—
Equity	184.7M	214.9M	229.1M	733.9M	58.4%	—	—	—
Op CF	-14.0M	-7.9M	-69.5M	-174.4M	—	-131.8M	—	—
Inv CF	-3.8M	-14.8M	-50.7M	-210.6M	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	10.8M	40.6M	142.2M	527.9M	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+3.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$106.23

RSI (14)

38.2

52W High

$233.67

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-6.5%16.6

ROE

-5.4%18.9

GP/Assets

14.7%35.0

Op. Margin

-12.9%14.5

FCF/Assets

-51.5%1.8

Piotroski

419.4

Int. Cover

-16.9x9.5

D/E Ratio

0.18x52.8

Current Ratio

2.78x69.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-293.4x25.0

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

5.8x25.4

P/S

16.2x10.7

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

45%14.5

RS 6M

13%67.1

SMA 50/200

1.23x81.4

EPS Rev 4W

-3.6%9.1

EPS Rev 12W

-3.6%13.4

EPS Improve

+698%95.5

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$9.1B

P/E (Forward)

24.7x

Gross Margin

28.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AAOI are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
AAOI	Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.(you)	$9.1B	15	Strong Sell
ONDS	Ondas Inc.	$4.7B	32	Sell
ASTS.MX	AST SpaceMobile, Inc.	$24.3B	4	Strong Sell
VSAT	Viasat, Inc.	$10.0B	53	Hold
VIAV	Viavi Solutions Inc.	$9.1B	60	Hold
LU2.DE	Lumentum Holdings Inc.	$74.1B	36	Hold
ADTN	ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.	$628M	26	Sell
BDC	Belden Inc.	$4.6B	68	Buy
FEIM	Frequency Electronics, Inc.	$640M	29	Sell
NTGR	NETGEAR, Inc.	$563M	27	Sell

Peer medians: ROE 7.7% · P/E 36.9x · Gross margin 54.2%

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Stock Score Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 15/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$106.23
Market Cap	$9.1B
P/E (Forward)	24.72
Price/Book	5.76
Return on Equity	-5.4%
Return on Invested Capital	-6.5%
Debt/Equity	0.18x
Gross Margin	28.9%
Operating Margin	-12.9%
Revenue Growth	86.4%
Free Cash Flow	$-601M

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.’s (AAOI) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is 15/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (24), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. have an economic moat?: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 15/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in?: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).