Applied Optoelectronics's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.21%. Applied Optoelectronics's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.04.
Applied Optoelectronics's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.03%.
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Applied Optoelectronics ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Optoelectronics's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:
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Applied Optoelectronics ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart
AAOI vs VIAV, ZBRA, VSAT: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Applied Optoelectronics's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:
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Applied Optoelectronics ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Optoelectronics's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
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* 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.03% mean?
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.03% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.03%. 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' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to VIAV and ZBRA?
Applied Optoelectronics' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -1.03% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Hardware company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Hardware industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. Applied Optoelectronics's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.03%. 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 $20.27, compared to a current price of $121.05 — trading 497.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.03%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -1.03% 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 $121.05 is trading 497.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.27.
GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAOI:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -1.03%
GF Value™: $20.27 vs. price of $121.05 (497.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAOI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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