Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) — Stock Score Summary

Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 61/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Clearfield is exposed to fiber broadband rollouts, but severe customer inventory destocking and lack of pricing power make it a risky bet without a clear near-term inflection.

Clearfield, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber optic management products and connectivity solutions for the rapidly expanding fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and 5G markets. The company's modular 'CraftSmart' architecture and field-friendly solutions enable telecommunication providers to deploy fiber networks more efficiently and cost-effectively. Its specialization in last-mile and last-drop fiber connectivity provides a competitive advantage in enabling broadband infrastructure expansion.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$39.37
Market Cap$635M
P/E (TTM)193.43
P/E (Forward)30.68
Price/Book2.50
Return on Equity1.3%
Return on Invested Capital3.2%
Debt/Equity4.50
Gross Margin34.0%
Operating Margin-6.0%
Revenue Growth-15.3%
Free Cash Flow$20M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clearfield, Inc.’s (CLFD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) is 61/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (31), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Clearfield, Inc. have an economic moat?
Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 Clearfield, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 61/100. 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 Clearfield, Inc. in?
Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).
Browse all ranked stocksCLFD deep dive reportAI ChampionsHow we score stocksSense-check another stock