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ClearfieldCLFD +2.33%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 20.96. GuruFocus rates CLFD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,888 Hardware companies, Clearfield ranks worse than 63.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Clearfield's enterprise value is $309.8 Mil.
Clearfield's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.3 Mil. Therefore, Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 25.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CLFD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -250.49 Med: 20.96 Max: 180.56
Current: 25.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Clearfield was 180.56. The lowest was -250.49. And the median was 20.96.
CLFD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.88% of 1888
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.535
vs CLFD: 25.22
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Clearfield's share price for today is $29.50.
Clearfield's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.510.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clearfield EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Clearfield's current Enterprise Value is $309.8 Mil.
Clearfield's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12.3 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Clearfield (CLFD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 25.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clearfield. This is 20% above median its historical median of 20.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #1206 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Clearfield's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.22 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 20.96. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.54. Clearfield's value of 25.22 is 62.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #1206 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clearfield has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearfield's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BKTI and AVNW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #1206 out of 1888 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Clearfield in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.54. Clearfield's value of 25.22 is 62.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.96 vs. the industry median of 15.54, Clearfield has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.54, based on 1,888 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearfield's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.22 is 62.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clearfield. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearfield's current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 20.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearfield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearfield (CLFD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.25, compared to a current price of $29.50 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 20.96 and 62.3% above the Hardware industry median of 15.54. Clearfield's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearfield (CLFD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clearfield (CLFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearfield stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.50 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.25.
GuruFocus considers Clearfield to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLFD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 25.22 (20% above median its 10-year median of 20.96)
GF Value™: $39.25 vs. price of $29.50 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% above the Hardware median (#1206 of 1888)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clearfield Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber protection, fiber management, and fiber delivery solutions to enable rapid and cost-effective fiber-fed deployment throughout the broadband service provider space prominently across North America. Its 'fiber to anywhere' platform serves the requirements of Community Broadband customers, Multiple System Operators, Large Regional Service Providers, National Carriers, and International customers (including Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean Markets). Its product offerings include Accessories, Cassettes, Cable & Drop Assemblies, Frames & Panels, Microducts, Optical Components, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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