CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CLFD - US18482P1030 - Common Stock
33.79 USD
+0.06 (+0.18%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CLFD. CLFD was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CLFD has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. CLFD is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CLFD was profitable.
In the past year CLFD had a positive cash flow from operations.
CLFD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CLFD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CLFD has a Return On Assets of 0.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CLFD outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
CLFD's Return On Equity of 0.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLFD outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.06% | ||
| ROE | 0.08% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)8.92%
ROA(5y)10.11%
ROE(3y)13.09%
ROE(5y)13.53%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CLFD has a Profit Margin (0.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CLFD's Gross Margin of 26.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CLFD is outperformed by 81.25% of its industry peers.
CLFD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.11% | ||
| GM | 26.92% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-26.4%
GM growth 5Y-14.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CLFD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLFD has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CLFD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CLFD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CLFD has an Altman-Z score of 7.27. This indicates that CLFD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CLFD's Altman-Z score of 7.27 is amongst the best of the industry. CLFD outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CLFD is 0.45, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CLFD, only 0.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CLFD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.45) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that CLFD is not too dependend on debt financing.
CLFD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 64.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.27 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.93 indicates that CLFD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CLFD's Current ratio of 5.93 is amongst the best of the industry. CLFD outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
CLFD has a Quick Ratio of 4.43. This indicates that CLFD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CLFD has a Quick ratio of 4.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLFD outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 101.61% over the past year.
CLFD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.42% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)101.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%375%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.72%
Revenue growth 3Y5.79%
Revenue growth 5Y14.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.27%
3.2 Future
CLFD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 65.83% yearly.
CLFD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y118.9%
EPS Next 2Y65.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.5%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3379.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CLFD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CLFD is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CLFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say CLFD is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CLFD.
CLFD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.64), we can say CLFD is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3379 | ||
| Fwd PE | 53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CLFD.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CLFD is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 108.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CLFD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CLFD's earnings are expected to grow with 65.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)28.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CLFD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:CLFD (9/26/2025, 12:48:31 PM)
33.79
+0.06 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.89%
Inst Owner Change4.91%
Ins Owners7.46%
Ins Owner Change0.53%
Market Cap466.64M
Analysts80
Price Target50.24 (48.68%)
Short Float %7.65%
Short Ratio4.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)131.37%
Min EPS beat(2)115.69%
Max EPS beat(2)147.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)97.58%
Min EPS beat(4)58.55%
Max EPS beat(4)147.06%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)73.94%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)73.73%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)65.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.03%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.03%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.87%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.26%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.22%
PT rev (1m)6.3%
PT rev (3m)7.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3379 | ||
| Fwd PE | 53 | ||
| P/S | 2.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 108.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.03%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY1.89%
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)2.31
OCFY6.83%
SpS12.98
BVpS19.15
TBVpS17.89
PEG (NY)28.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.06% | ||
| ROE | 0.08% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.11% | ||
| GM | 26.92% | ||
| FCFM | 12.66% |
ROA(3y)8.92%
ROA(5y)10.11%
ROE(3y)13.09%
ROE(5y)13.53%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-26.4%
GM growth 5Y-14.74%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 1293.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 11347% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.27 |
F-Score8
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)178.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)101.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%375%
EPS Next Y118.9%
EPS Next 2Y65.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.72%
Revenue growth 3Y5.79%
Revenue growth 5Y14.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.27%
Revenue Next Year12.5%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y71.71%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year136.57%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.82%
FCF growth 3Y12.66%
FCF growth 5Y0.7%
OCF growth 1Y34.09%
OCF growth 3Y26.8%
OCF growth 5Y8.57%