Clearfield, Inc.
CLFDTechnologyNASDAQCommunication Equipment
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Daily timeframeClearfield, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber management, protection, and delivery products in the United States and internationally. Valued at $389.2M, CLFD is a small-cap name in its sector. The company offers FieldSmart, a series of panels, cabinets, wall boxes, and other enclosures; WaveSmart, an optical component integrated for signal coupling, splitting, termination, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and attenuation for integration within its fiber management platform; and FiberFlex, an outdoor active cabinet for mounting and configuration of electronic equipment.
Market Cap
$389.2M
Beta
2.11
P/E (TTM)
98.79
P/E (Fwd)
32.01
EPS (TTM)
$0.29
EPS (Fwd)
$0.90
ROE
1.6%
ROA
-0.1%
Cash
$101.2M
Total Debt
$10.3M
Free CF
$21.6M
52W Change
-15.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CLFD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 25, 2026 close, CLFD finished 17.76% below its 150-day moving average ($33.11) and 15.88% below its 200-day moving average ($32.37). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CLFD overbought or oversold?
At the August 25, 2026 close, CLFD's RSI(14) was 26.1, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $101.2M in cash and $10.3M in debt, CLFD maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow comes in at $21.6M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 1.6%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has pulled back from $270.9M (2022) to $150.1M (2025), a 45% decline worth watching.
A beta of 2.11 means CLFD is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. At over 50x earnings, CLFD carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CLFD's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.