Clearfield Inc (CLFD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Clearfield Inc stock (CLFD) is currently trading at $29.49. Clearfield Inc PE ratio is 61.71. Clearfield Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.48. Analyst consensus price target for CLFD is $44.25. WallStSmart rates CLFD as Sell.
- CLFD PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- CLFD intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- Clearfield Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CLFD Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CLFD analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CLFD Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Clearfield Inc (CLFD)
CLFD trades 927% above its Graham fair value of $3.06, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Clearfield Inc (CLFD) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Clearfield Inc (CLFD) Key Strengths (2)
Trading at 1.52x book value, attractively priced
63.12% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Clearfield Inc (CLFD) Areas to Watch (7)
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -85.50%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.48x sales
Solid revenue growth at 15.60% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Clearfield Inc (CLFD) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 34/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.52) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.48) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 15.60%, EPS Growth at -85.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.47%, Operating Margin at -5.31%, Profit Margin at -4.37%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.47% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 15.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CLFD Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CLFD's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.48x sits near its historical average of 2.49x (54th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 6.4x set in Jan 2014, and 465% above its historical low of 0.44x in Nov 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Clearfield Inc (CLFD) · TECHNOLOGY › COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
The Big Picture
Clearfield Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 155M with 16% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -4.4% profit margin.
Key Findings
ROE of 2.5% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
The company is unprofitable with a -4.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 61.7x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.97, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Clearfield Inc.
Bottom Line
Clearfield Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (16% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Clearfield Inc(CLFD)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
USA
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to OEM, enterprise and fiber-to-facility markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.