(CLFD) Clearfield - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US18482P1030

CLFD: Fiber, Optic, Cables, Cabinets, Enclosures, Accessories

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) is a leading manufacturer of fiber connectivity products, serving customers in the United States and internationally. The company specializes in designing and producing a wide range of solutions for fiber optic networks, including FieldSmart, a modular fiber management platform offering panels, cabinets, and enclosures; WaveSmart, an integrated optical component for signal processing; and active cabinet products. Its product portfolio also includes CraftSmart FiberFirst pedestals for cable management, YOURx access terminals for flexible deployment, SeeChange terminal systems, and FieldShield fiber pathways for cost-effective broadband deployment. Additionally, the company provides fiber assemblies, cables, microducts, and installation accessories, catering to community broadband providers, regional service providers, MSOs, and national telco carriers. Clearfield, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

From a technical perspective, CLFD is currently trading at $32.48, below its 20-day SMA of $33.84 and 50-day SMA of $34.27, but above its 200-day SMA of $36.36. The stock exhibits moderate volatility with an ATR of 1.56. On the fundamental side, Clearfield has a market cap of $449.95M, with a forward P/E of 400.00 and a P/B ratio of 1.68, indicating a premium valuation relative to book value. The companys P/S ratio of 2.68 reflects its revenue generation efficiency, though the negative RoE of -3.40 signals profitability challenges.

3-Month Forecast Based on and : - Technical Outlook: CLFD is likely to experience sideways movement with potential downside risk due to its position below key SMAs. Support levels may be tested near $30, with resistance at $35. - Fundamental Outlook: The stock may face headwinds from its high forward P/E and negative profitability metrics, though its market cap and P/S ratio suggest stable revenue streams. Expect volatility within the $30-$35 range.

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CLFD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 375m
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
GiC Sub-Industry Communications Equipment
IPO / Inception 1986-08-07

CLFD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 16.7
Fundamental -22.4
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength -18.9
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 26.05 USD
Fair Price DCF 10.50 USD

CLFD Dividends

No Dividends Paid

CLFD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -89.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -63.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 11%
CAGR 5y 17.11%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.21
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.92
Alpha -12.78
Beta 1.194
Volatility 53.28%
Current Volume 68.3k
Average Volume 20d 96.2k
What is the price of CLFD stocks?
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 29.14 with a total of 68,289 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +12.21%, over one month by -8.94%, over three months by -22.87% and over the past year by -0.75%.
Is Clearfield a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Clearfield is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -22.35 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CLFD as of April 2025 is 26.05. This means that CLFD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.6%.
Is CLFD a buy, sell or hold?
Clearfield has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy CLFD.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CLFD stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CLFD Clearfield will be worth about 29.6 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 29.14. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.41%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 46 57.9%
Analysts Target Price 46 57.9%
ValueRay Target Price 29.6 1.4%