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CLFD vs. HLIT, ITRN, GILT, ADTN, and NTGR

Should you buy Clearfield stock or one of its competitors? Clearfield's main competitors and comparable companies include Harmonic (HLIT), Ituran Location and Control (ITRN), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), ADTRAN (ADTN), and NETGEAR (NTGR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Clearfield compare to Harmonic?

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Clearfield has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Harmonic. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Harmonic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harmonic$570.80M2.22-$43.31M-$0.42N/A
Clearfield$150.13M2.56-$8.05M-$0.51N/A

99.4% of Harmonic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Harmonic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Clearfield has a net margin of -4.71% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -8.50%. Harmonic's return on equity of 10.91% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harmonic-8.50% 10.91% 5.98%
Clearfield -4.71%1.61%1.45%

In the previous week, Clearfield had 2 more articles in the media than Harmonic. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Clearfield and 4 mentions for Harmonic. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat Clearfield's score of 0.78 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harmonic
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Clearfield
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 2.11, meaning that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market.

Harmonic currently has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 50.86%. Clearfield has a consensus target price of $41.75, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. Given Harmonic's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Clearfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harmonic
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

Harmonic and Clearfield tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clearfield compare to Ituran Location and Control?

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) and Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ:ITRN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

Clearfield presently has a consensus price target of $41.75, indicating a potential upside of 47.42%. Ituran Location and Control has a consensus price target of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 18.63%. Given Clearfield's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Ituran Location and Control.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Ituran Location and Control
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

88.7% of Clearfield shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Ituran Location and Control shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Ituran Location and Control shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ituran Location and Control has a net margin of 16.28% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Ituran Location and Control's return on equity of 29.03% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clearfield-4.71% 1.61% 1.45%
Ituran Location and Control 16.28%29.03%16.29%

In the previous week, Clearfield had 4 more articles in the media than Ituran Location and Control. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Clearfield and 2 mentions for Ituran Location and Control. Ituran Location and Control's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Clearfield's score of 0.78 indicating that Ituran Location and Control is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clearfield
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ituran Location and Control
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ituran Location and Control has higher revenue and earnings than Clearfield. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ituran Location and Control, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield$150.13M2.56-$8.05M-$0.51N/A
Ituran Location and Control$359.02M2.83$57.97M$3.2415.78

Clearfield has a beta of 2.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ituran Location and Control has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ituran Location and Control beats Clearfield on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clearfield compare to Gilat Satellite Networks?

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Gilat Satellite Networks had 3 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks and 6 mentions for Clearfield. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Gilat Satellite Networks' score of 0.76 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clearfield
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gilat Satellite Networks
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

88.7% of Clearfield shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Clearfield has a beta of 2.11, meaning that its share price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Clearfield currently has a consensus target price of $41.75, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus target price of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 94.17%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Clearfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Gilat Satellite Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Gilat Satellite Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Clearfield. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gilat Satellite Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield$150.13M2.56-$8.05M-$0.51N/A
Gilat Satellite Networks$451.66M1.68$20.72M$0.4423.41

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 6.21% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 10.12% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clearfield-4.71% 1.61% 1.45%
Gilat Satellite Networks 6.21%10.12%6.79%

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Clearfield on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clearfield compare to ADTRAN?

ADTRAN (NASDAQ:ADTN) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 2.11, suggesting that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market.

80.6% of ADTRAN shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of ADTRAN shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ADTRAN has a net margin of -2.29% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. ADTRAN's return on equity of 14.24% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ADTRAN-2.29% 14.24% 1.66%
Clearfield -4.71%1.61%1.45%

ADTRAN presently has a consensus price target of $14.67, suggesting a potential upside of 105.13%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $41.75, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. Given ADTRAN's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than Clearfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ADTRAN
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, Clearfield had 2 more articles in the media than ADTRAN. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Clearfield and 4 mentions for ADTRAN. ADTRAN's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Clearfield's score of 0.78 indicating that ADTRAN is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ADTRAN
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Clearfield
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Clearfield has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ADTRAN. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ADTRAN, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ADTRAN$1.08B0.54-$45.66M-$0.28N/A
Clearfield$150.13M2.56-$8.05M-$0.51N/A

Summary

ADTRAN and Clearfield tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clearfield compare to NETGEAR?

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) and NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Clearfield currently has a consensus target price of $41.75, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. NETGEAR has a consensus target price of $36.50, suggesting a potential upside of 73.07%. Given NETGEAR's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Clearfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
NETGEAR
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Clearfield has a beta of 2.11, indicating that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NETGEAR has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

88.7% of Clearfield shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of NETGEAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of NETGEAR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Clearfield has higher earnings, but lower revenue than NETGEAR. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NETGEAR, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield$150.13M2.56-$8.05M-$0.51N/A
NETGEAR$699.62M0.82-$17.92M-$0.93N/A

NETGEAR has a net margin of -3.71% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Clearfield's return on equity of 1.61% beat NETGEAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clearfield-4.71% 1.61% 1.45%
NETGEAR -3.71%-2.79%-1.67%

In the previous week, NETGEAR had 1 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for NETGEAR and 6 mentions for Clearfield. NETGEAR's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Clearfield's score of 0.78 indicating that NETGEAR is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clearfield
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NETGEAR
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Clearfield beats NETGEAR on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CLFD vs. The Competition

MetricClearfieldCommunications Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$390.13M$16.03B$29.51B$12.73B
Dividend YieldN/A4.20%2.73%8.86%
P/E Ratio-55.5330.8275.8025.38
Price / Sales2.5634.30591.9892.60
Price / Cash37.22103.5447.3252.26
Price / Book1.565.999.296.14
Net Income-$8.05M$310.13M$678.51M$349.01M
7 Day Performance-5.47%-4.42%-2.37%-1.47%
1 Month Performance-11.80%-5.83%1.09%2.47%
1 Year Performance-10.55%53.10%186.43%15.84%

Clearfield Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CLFD
Clearfield
3.3146 of 5 stars
$28.32
-1.4%
$41.75
+47.4%
-10.6%$390.13M$150.13MN/A1,130
HLIT
Harmonic
3.3999 of 5 stars
$12.01
-3.7%
$17.50
+45.7%
+22.8%$1.36B$443.88MN/A1,240
ITRN
Ituran Location and Control
4.3134 of 5 stars
$50.62
-0.5%
$60.67
+19.8%
+50.9%$1.01B$393.23M15.622,917
GILT
Gilat Satellite Networks
4.4999 of 5 stars
$9.95
-5.2%
$20.00
+101.0%
+8.2%$775.23M$487.79M22.611,159
ADTN
ADTRAN
3.2276 of 5 stars
$7.71
-0.8%
$14.67
+90.2%
-19.9%$633.11M$1.14BN/A3,338

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