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CLFD

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Clearfield, Inc. · Technology · United States · $421M · Avg Vol: $6M/d

46
StockRank
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Q
49
V
37
M
54
P/E (TTM)
131.1x
ROE
1.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue270.9M225.7M125.6M150.1M-17.9%148.5M165.0M200.4M15.5%
EPS3.582.17-0.85-0.58-39.4%0.23
Shares13.8M15.3M14.2M13.8M+0.2%13.6M
Debt32.5M16.5M11.3M8.8M-35.4%10.9M
Equity147.6M315.2M275.8M256.2M20.2%
Op CF2.3M24.6M17.8M26.6M127.4%18.1M
Inv CF-8.2M-111.3M-5.3M-7.0M
Fin CF9.4M113.4M-33.3M-17.2M
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PRICE (1Y)-22.5%
30.1532.7235.3037.8840.45Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$30.99
RSI (14)
33.2
52W High
$52.73
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
49
ROIC
3.2%36.9
ROE
1.3%31.1
GP/Assets
16.5%43.2
Op. Margin
-6.0%19.9
FCF/Assets
6.4%66.5
Piotroski
659.2
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
0.05x74.3
Current Ratio
12.84x97.4
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
131.1x12.3
EV/EBITDA
68.1x13.8
P/FCF
21.5x61.3
P/B
1.7x72.8
P/S
2.8x52.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
54
52W High %
59%42.9
RS 6M
-12%56.8
SMA 50/200
1.18x67.2
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%73.6
EPS Rev 12W
-17.1%5.2
EPS Improve
+530%93.4
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$421M
P/E (Forward)
20.8x
Gross Margin
34.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CLFDClearfield, Inc.(you)$421M46HOLD
NTGRNETGEAR, Inc.$669M45HOLD
ADTNADTRAN Holdings, Inc.$798M47HOLD
FEIMFrequency Electronics, Inc.$715M42HOLD
LTRXLantronix, Inc.$236M40HOLD
AVNWAviat Networks, Inc.$205M56HOLD
OCCOptical Cable Corporation$127M40HOLD
AIRGAirgain, Inc.$74M44HOLD
HLITHarmonic Inc.$1.2B62HOLD
AMPGAmpliTech Group, Inc.$137M28SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.2%

Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) — Stock Score Summary

Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 46/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$30.99
Market Cap$421M
P/E (TTM)131.09
P/E (Forward)20.79
Price/Book1.69
Return on Equity1.3%
Return on Invested Capital3.2%
Debt/Equity0.05x
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 46/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (37), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Clearfield, Inc. have an economic moat?
Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. 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 46/100. 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).