CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CLFD • US18482P1030
32.35 USD
-0.33 (-1.01%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
32.35 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 4:30:01 PM
CLFD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for CLFD as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. CLFD has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CLFD has reported negative net income.
- In the past year CLFD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years CLFD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CLFD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.52%, CLFD is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -2.71%, CLFD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLFD's Return On Invested Capital of 1.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLFD outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.52% | ||
| ROE | -2.71% | ||
| ROIC | 1.22% |
ROA(3y)0.86%
ROA(5y)8.05%
ROE(3y)0.89%
ROE(5y)11.14%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CLFD has a Operating Margin (2.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLFD has declined.
- CLFD has a Gross Margin of 36.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLFD underperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLFD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.07% |
OM growth 3Y-60.87%
OM growth 5Y-31%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.87%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CLFD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- 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.
- There is no outstanding debt for CLFD. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 16.60 indicates that CLFD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 16.60, CLFD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for CLFD. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.13
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 12.55 indicates that CLFD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 12.55, CLFD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 9.50 indicates that CLFD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CLFD has a Quick ratio of 9.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLFD outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 12.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 9.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.22% over the past year.
- The Revenue for CLFD has decreased by -11.28% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, CLFD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%69.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.86%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.2%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLFD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 106.39% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLFD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y190.86%
EPS Next 2Y106.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.59%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CLFD reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- CLFD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.68.
- 60.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CLFD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- CLFD is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.68 |
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 the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CLFD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CLFD's earnings are expected to grow with 106.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y106.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CLFD!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
32.35
-0.33 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners64.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.67%
Ins Owners8.43%
Ins Owner Change2.67%
Market Cap447.72M
Revenue(TTM)149.00M
Net Income(TTM)-6.76M
Analysts82
Price Target44.37 (37.16%)
Short Float %8.26%
Short Ratio7.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-433.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-896.57%
Max EPS beat(2)28.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-151.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-896.57%
Max EPS beat(4)147.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-45.49%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.97%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-29.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-65.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.21%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-65.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.03%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.8%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-268.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-147.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-28.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-20.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.68 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.88 |
EPS(TTM)-0.49
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.4%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.22%
SpS10.77
BVpS18.04
TBVpS17.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.52% | ||
| ROE | -2.71% | ||
| ROCE | 1.67% | ||
| ROIC | 1.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.15% | ||
| OM | 2.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.07% | ||
| FCFM | 13.22% |
ROA(3y)0.86%
ROA(5y)8.05%
ROE(3y)0.89%
ROE(5y)11.14%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-68.08%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-39.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-68.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-38.32%
OM growth 3Y-60.87%
OM growth 5Y-31%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.87%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 229.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 12.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 9.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.6 |
F-Score8
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACC0.13
Cap/Depr(3y)124.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%69.23%
EPS Next Y190.86%
EPS Next 2Y106.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.86%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.2%
Revenue Next Year-9.59%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y122.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-67.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.08%
EBIT Next Year743.14%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.68%
OCF growth 1Y-12.63%
OCF growth 3Y212.53%
OCF growth 5Y35.59%
CLEARFIELD INC / CLFD FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CLFD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CLFD.
What is the valuation status of CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CLFD stock?
CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CLFD stock?
The financial health rating of CLEARFIELD INC (CLFD) is 9 / 10.