CLFD

Technology

Clearfield, Inc. · Communication Equipment · $590M

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
38.8
Below Average

Clearfield, Inc. scores 38.8/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Technology Sector
CLFD
38.8
Sector avg
38.0
Quality
Weak
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Strong
Valuation
Neutral

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CLFD — Score History

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Score changes· 30/32 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 23, 202638.810.420.051.391.048.6-0.1
May 22, 202638.910.420.051.391.049.10.0
May 21, 202638.910.420.051.391.049.4-0.1
May 20, 202639.010.420.051.391.049.6+0.2
May 16, 202638.810.420.051.391.048.7+0.1
May 15, 202638.710.420.051.391.048.0-0.2
May 14, 202638.910.420.051.391.049.1+0.2
May 13, 202638.710.420.051.391.047.9+0.2
May 12, 202638.510.420.051.391.046.8-0.6
May 11, 202639.110.420.051.391.050.7+0.3

CLFD — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

10.4/100 (25%)

Clearfield, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsWeak

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

51.3/100 (20%)

Clearfield, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthModerate

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

91.0/100 (15%)

Clearfield, Inc. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioStrong

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageStrong

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

48.6/100 (15%)

Clearfield, Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Earnings YieldWeak

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowModerate

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorWeak

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

20/100 (25%)

Clearfield, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CLFD.

Score Composition

Quality
10.4×25%2.6
Growth
51.3×20%10.3
Risk
91.0×15%13.7
Valuation
48.6×15%7.3
Moat
20.0×25%5.0
Total
38.8Below Average

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How is the CLFD UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Clearfield, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Clearfield, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Clearfield, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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