CLFD (Clearfield) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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CLFD Clearfield Inc CLFD
71 GF Score
Price $28.01
GF Value $39.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Clearfield Moat Score?

Clearfield CLFD -5.05% 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLFD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Hardware companies, Clearfield ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.

Clearfield has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Clearfield has Narrow Moat: Clearfield has a discernible but modest moat with some valuable intellectual property and a niche market position. It benefits from customer switching costs in its specialized fiber optic products, but lacks strong brand strength and faces competition from larger players.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Clearfield might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Clearfield  (NAS:CLFD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Clearfield Moat Score Related Terms

CLFD vs BKTI, AVNW, LTRX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Clearfield's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Clearfield's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clearfield's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Clearfield (CLFD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #132 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Clearfield's Moat Score too high?
Clearfield's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #132 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clearfield has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearfield's Moat Score compare to BKTI and AVNW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Clearfield ranks #132 out of 2464 companies for Moat Score. This places Clearfield in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Clearfield's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $28.01 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Clearfield's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearfield (CLFD), the current Moat Score is 4 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 $28.01 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.25. GuruFocus considers Clearfield to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLFD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $39.25 vs. price of $28.01 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AP7:Germany
Address 7050 Winnetka Avenue North, Suite 100, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA, 55428
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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