Clearfield (CLFD) Competitors

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CLFD vs. POET, IMOS, SHLS, SKYT, and AIP

Should you buy Clearfield stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Clearfield with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Clearfield include POET Technologies (POET), Chipmos Technologies (IMOS), Shoals Technologies Group (SHLS), SkyWater Technology (SKYT), and Arteris (AIP). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Clearfield compare to POET Technologies?

POET Technologies (NASDAQ:POET) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
POET Technologies	$1.08M	2,074.35	-$62.96M	-$0.72	N/A
Clearfield	$150.13M	3.96	-$8.05M	-$0.62	N/A

In the previous week, POET Technologies had 20 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for POET Technologies and 2 mentions for Clearfield. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat POET Technologies' score of -0.13 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
POET Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	16 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Clearfield	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

POET Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 45.17%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $43.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.05%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Clearfield is more favorable than POET Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
POET Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Clearfield	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Clearfield has a net margin of -5.41% compared to POET Technologies' net margin of -5,786.60%. Clearfield's return on equity of 1.03% beat POET Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
POET Technologies	-5,786.60%	-27.24%	-20.63%
Clearfield	-5.41%	1.03%	0.90%

POET Technologies has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 1.9, meaning that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

2.0% of POET Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of POET Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Clearfield beats POET Technologies on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clearfield compare to Chipmos Technologies?

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

88.7% of Clearfield shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of Chipmos Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.7% of Chipmos Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Clearfield had 1 more articles in the media than Chipmos Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Clearfield and 1 mentions for Chipmos Technologies. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Chipmos Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Clearfield	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Chipmos Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Clearfield presently has a consensus target price of $43.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.05%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Chipmos Technologies.

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
Chipmos Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Clearfield has a beta of 1.9, suggesting that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chipmos Technologies has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Chipmos Technologies has a net margin of 3.05% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -5.41%. Chipmos Technologies' return on equity of 3.28% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Clearfield	-5.41%	1.03%	0.90%
Chipmos Technologies	3.05%	3.28%	1.76%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield	$150.13M	3.96	-$8.05M	-$0.62	N/A
Chipmos Technologies	$762.90M	2.36	$17.55M	$0.74	68.95

Summary

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

How does Clearfield compare to Shoals Technologies Group?

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) and Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ:SHLS) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Shoals Technologies Group has a net margin of 6.27% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -5.41%. Shoals Technologies Group's return on equity of 10.03% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Clearfield	-5.41%	1.03%	0.90%
Shoals Technologies Group	6.27%	10.03%	6.63%

Clearfield has a beta of 1.9, meaning that its share price is 90% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shoals Technologies Group has a beta of 1.74, meaning that its share price is 74% more volatile than the broader market.

Clearfield presently has a consensus price target of $43.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.05%. Shoals Technologies Group has a consensus price target of $9.64, indicating a potential downside of 2.70%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Shoals Technologies Group.

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
Shoals Technologies Group	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield	$150.13M	3.96	-$8.05M	-$0.62	N/A
Shoals Technologies Group	$475.33M	3.49	$33.57M	$0.20	49.55

In the previous week, Shoals Technologies Group had 1 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Shoals Technologies Group and 2 mentions for Clearfield. Shoals Technologies Group's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Clearfield's score of 0.36 indicating that Shoals Technologies Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Clearfield	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Shoals Technologies Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Shoals Technologies Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Shoals Technologies Group beats Clearfield on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clearfield compare to SkyWater Technology?

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

In the previous week, Clearfield had 2 more articles in the media than SkyWater Technology. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Clearfield and 0 mentions for SkyWater Technology. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat SkyWater Technology's score of 0.00 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
SkyWater Technology	Neutral
Clearfield	Neutral

SkyWater Technology presently has a consensus target price of $32.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.00%. Clearfield has a consensus target price of $43.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.05%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Clearfield is more favorable than SkyWater Technology.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SkyWater Technology	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Clearfield	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

SkyWater Technology has a beta of 3.3, indicating that its stock price is 230% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SkyWater Technology	$442.14M	4.14	$118.91M	$2.33	15.97
Clearfield	$150.13M	3.96	-$8.05M	-$0.62	N/A

70.0% of SkyWater Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 37.9% of SkyWater Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

SkyWater Technology has a net margin of 21.04% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -5.41%. Clearfield's return on equity of 1.03% beat SkyWater Technology's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SkyWater Technology	21.04%	-7.88%	-1.93%
Clearfield	-5.41%	1.03%	0.90%

Summary

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

How does Clearfield compare to Arteris?

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

Arteris currently has a consensus price target of $37.75, indicating a potential upside of 4.05%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $43.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.05%. Given Arteris' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Arteris is more favorable than Clearfield.

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

Arteris has a beta of 1.93, indicating that its share price is 93% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its share price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Arteris had 1 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Arteris and 2 mentions for Clearfield. Arteris' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Clearfield's score of 0.36 indicating that Arteris is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Arteris	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Clearfield	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Arteris	$70.58M	23.73	-$34.75M	-$0.79	N/A
Clearfield	$150.13M	3.96	-$8.05M	-$0.62	N/A

64.4% of Arteris shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 29.1% of Arteris shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Clearfield has a net margin of -5.41% compared to Arteris' net margin of -44.92%. Clearfield's return on equity of 1.03% beat Arteris' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Arteris	-44.92%	N/A	-26.01%
Clearfield	-5.41%	1.03%	0.90%

Summary

Clearfield beats Arteris on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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CLFD vs. The Competition

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Metric	Clearfield	Wireless Equipment Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$594.25M	$22.89B	$39.37B	$12.34B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.04%	3.20%	5.28%
P/E Ratio	-70.53	23.53	79.18	25.66
Price / Sales	3.96	52.00	627.68	86.31
Price / Cash	56.67	23.30	48.72	56.67
Price / Book	2.45	9.04	10.53	7.14
Net Income	-$8.05M	$463.22M	$1.07B	$335.98M
7 Day Performance	4.94%	9.62%	3.80%	4.11%
1 Month Performance	44.95%	2.55%	6.28%	2.52%
1 Year Performance	14.18%	99.86%	169.86%	35.04%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CLFD Clearfield	1.4291 of 5 stars	$43.73 flat	$43.75 +0.0%	+14.2%	$594.25M	$150.13M	N/A	1,130	Gap Down
POET POET Technologies	0.4411 of 5 stars	$14.21 -11.0%	$8.00 -43.7%	+233.1%	$2.11B	$1.41M	N/A	53	Gap Up
IMOS Chipmos Technologies	1.3913 of 5 stars	$51.40 +1.2%	N/A	+169.7%	$1.79B	$25.34B	69.93	5,747
SHLS Shoals Technologies Group	2.9942 of 5 stars	$9.66 -6.5%	$9.64 -0.2%	+115.9%	$1.73B	$475.33M	48.30	1,480
SKYT SkyWater Technology	1.6849 of 5 stars	$34.29 -1.2%	$32.00 -6.7%	+313.4%	$1.71B	$442.14M	14.11	1,551	Earnings Report

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Clearfield (CLFD) Competitors

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Clearfield (CLFD) Competitors

CLFD vs. POET, IMOS, SHLS, SKYT, and AIP

How does Clearfield compare to POET Technologies?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, POET or CLFD?

Does the media refer more to POET or CLFD?

Do analysts prefer POET or CLFD?

Is POET or CLFD more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, POET or CLFD?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in POET or CLFD?

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How does Clearfield compare to Chipmos Technologies?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CLFD or IMOS?

Does the media favor CLFD or IMOS?

Do analysts prefer CLFD or IMOS?

Which has more volatility & risk, CLFD or IMOS?

Is CLFD or IMOS more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CLFD or IMOS?

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How does Clearfield compare to Shoals Technologies Group?

Is CLFD or SHLS more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, CLFD or SHLS?

Do analysts recommend CLFD or SHLS?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CLFD or SHLS?

Does the media prefer CLFD or SHLS?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CLFD or SHLS?

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How does Clearfield compare to SkyWater Technology?

Does the media prefer SKYT or CLFD?

Do analysts rate SKYT or CLFD?

Which has more volatility & risk, SKYT or CLFD?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, SKYT or CLFD?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in SKYT or CLFD?

Is SKYT or CLFD more profitable?

Summary

How does Clearfield compare to Arteris?

Do analysts rate AIP or CLFD?

Which has more volatility & risk, AIP or CLFD?

Does the media favor AIP or CLFD?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AIP or CLFD?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AIP or CLFD?

Is AIP or CLFD more profitable?

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