AAOI (Applied Optoelectronics) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.13 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Applied Optoelectronics LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Applied Optoelectronics AAOI -1.87% 46 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAOI with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Applied Optoelectronics's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.

Applied Optoelectronics's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.22) to Mar. 2026 (0.13). It may suggest that Applied Optoelectronics is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Applied Optoelectronics (NAS:AAOI) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Applied Optoelectronics LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Applied Optoelectronics LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Applied Optoelectronics's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	177.222	/	1168.423
	=	0.15

Applied Optoelectronics's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	200.499	/	1565.879
	=	0.13

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.13 mean?

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors.

Is Applied Optoelectronics' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Applied Optoelectronics' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.13. Overall, Applied Optoelectronics has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Applied Optoelectronics' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to VIAV and ZBRA?

Applied Optoelectronics' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.13 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Hardware company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Hardware industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. Applied Optoelectronics's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.26, compared to a current price of $119.95 — trading 492.1% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.13. Applied Optoelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.13 as of Mar. 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 Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $119.95 is trading 492.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.26. GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AAOI:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.13
GF Value™: $20.26 vs. price of $119.95 (492.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

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Applied Optoelectronics Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

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Website https://www.ao-inc.com

Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to meet turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.

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