ClearfieldCLFD -11.77%73 EV-to-FCF is 48.20 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 27.04. GuruFocus rates CLFD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,327 Hardware companies, Clearfield ranks worse than 69.63% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Clearfield's Enterprise Value is $381.5 Mil.
Clearfield's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.9 Mil. Therefore, Clearfield's EV-to-FCF for today is 48.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearfield's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CLFD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -265.83 Med: 27.04 Max: 259.78
Current: 48.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Clearfield was 259.78. The lowest was -265.83. And the median was 27.04.
CLFD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 69.63% of 1327
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 23.98
vs CLFD: 48.20
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $33.97.
Clearfield's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.620.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Clearfield EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Clearfield EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearfield's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Clearfield's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearfield's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Clearfield's current Enterprise Value is $381.5 Mil.
Clearfield's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.9 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-FCF of 48.20 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clearfield and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 27.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #924 out of 1327 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Clearfield's EV-to-FCF too high?
Clearfield's current EV-to-FCF of 48.20 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 27.04. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.98. Clearfield's value of 48.20 is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #924 out of 1327 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clearfield has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearfield's EV-to-FCF compare to NTGR and FEIM?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #924 out of 1327 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Clearfield in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.98. Clearfield's value of 48.20 is 101% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.04 vs. the industry median of 23.98, 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-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 23.98, based on 1,327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearfield's current EV-to-FCF of 48.20 is 101% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clearfield and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearfield's current EV-to-FCF is 48.20, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 27.04. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.96, compared to a current price of $33.97 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 48.20, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 27.04 and 101% above the Hardware industry median of 23.98. Clearfield's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearfield (CLFD), the current EV-to-FCF is 48.20 as of Jul. 04, 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 $33.97 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.96.
GuruFocus considers Clearfield to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CLFD:
EV-to-FCF: 48.20 (78% above median its 10-year median of 27.04)
GF Value™: $34.96 vs. price of $33.97 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101% above the Hardware median (#924 of 1327)
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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