Clearfield, Inc.
CLFD scores 13.1 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Net penalties of -15.3 points significantly impact the ranking. Without these adjustments, CLFD would rank considerably higher.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLFD | 13.1 | 72.3 | 19.6% | -4.4% | $450M |
| MPWR | 85.1 | 91.7 | 21.2% | 81.0% | $56.6B |
| ZM | 84.5 | 18.0 | 3.1% | 21.7% | $22.4B |
| NVDA | 80.7 | 45.2 | 114.2% | 55.8% | $4.6T |
| CRUS | 80.3 | 19.1 | 6.0% | 17.5% | $7.3B |
| CSCO | 78.0 | 27.6 | 5.3% | 18.0% | $311.4B |
| ASML | 77.8 | 48.1 | 15.6% | 29.4% | $566.0B |
| RMBS | 77.7 | 48.3 | 20.7% | 32.3% | $11.0B |
| IDCC | 77.7 | 31.8 | -4.0% | 48.8% | $9.6B |
| ADI | 75.6 | 74.1 | 16.9% | 20.6% | $173.8B |
| FSLR | 75.3 | 17.3 | 26.7% | 30.7% | $22.3B |
| SIMO | 74.5 | 9.2 | 10.2% | 13.8% | $4.5B |
| AAPL | 74.4 | 33.1 | 6.4% | 27.0% | $4.0T |
| DBX | 74.0 | 13.9 | 1.9% | 17.7% | $6.7B |
| LRCX | 73.9 | 48.3 | 23.7% | 29.1% | $295.9B |
| TER | 73.7 | 90.9 | 5.4% | 19.2% | $53.1B |
| Sector Average | 48.1 | 49.8 | 14.8% | -110.0% | โ |
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to the fiber-to-the-premises, enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers FieldSmart, a series of panels, cabinets, wall boxes, and other enclosures. It also provides WaveSmart, which are optical components integrated for signal coupling, splitting, termination, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and attenuation for integration within its fiber management platform; and outdoor cabinet and fiber active cabinet products. The company offers StreetSmart, a portfolio of fiber management products; FieldShield, a fiber pathway and protection method for reducing the cost of broadband deployment; and YOURx platform that consists of hardened terminals, test access points, and various drop cable options for portions of the access network across various fiber drop cable media. It also provides CraftSmart, a line of optical protection field enclosures, including CraftSmart Fiber Protection Pedestals and CraftSmart Fiber Protection Vaults integrated solutions optimized to house FieldSmart products at the last mile access point of the network in above-grade or below-grade installations. The company offers fiber and copper assemblies with an industry-standard or customer-specified configuration; and designs and manufactures custom solutions for in-the-box and network connectivity assemblies specific to that customer's product line. It provides its fiber to anywhere platform for various incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, wireless operators, and multiple systems operators and cable TV companies, as well as the utility/municipality, enterprise, and data center markets. The company was formerly known as APA Enterprises, Inc. and changed its name to Clearfield, Inc. in January 2008. Clearfield, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Stock is building a base after a decline. The 200-day moving average is flattening. Watch for a breakout above the 200-day SMA on increased volume.
| Metric | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $34M | $18M | $50M | $47M |
| Gross Profit | $11M | $13M | $15M | $14M |
| Operating Income | $-2M | $4M | $1M | $262,000 |
| Net Income | $-614,000 | $-9M | $2M | $1M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.04 | $-0.65 | $0.12 | $0.09 |
| Gross Margin | 33.2% | 73.5% | 30.5% | 30.1% |
| Operating Margin | -5.3% | 24.6% | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| Net Margin | -1.8% | -51.6% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
This stock has limited trading volume and/or float. Institutional investors may face difficulty entering or exiting positions without significant price impact. A post-hoc penalty has been applied to the composite score (this is not a backtested model factor โ it is a practical tradability overlay).
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $27.67 | $86.71 | 103.2% | Wide |
| 2022 | $44.15 | $134.90 | 101.4% | Wide |
| 2023 | $22.91 | $100.00 | 125.4% | Wide |
| 2024 | $24.78 | $44.83 | 57.6% | Wide |
| 2025 | $23.78 | $46.76 | 65.2% | Wide |
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.