AAOI (Applied Optoelectronics) Inventories, Work In Process: $120.5 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


AAOI Applied Optoelectronics Inc AAOI
46 GF Score
Price $135.69
GF Value $20.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Applied Optoelectronics Inventories, Work In Process?

Applied Optoelectronics AAOI -2.23% 46 Inventories, Work In Process is $120.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAOI with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. Applied Optoelectronics's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $120.5 Mil.

Applied Optoelectronics Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Applied Optoelectronics Inventories, Work In Process Chart

Applied Optoelectronics Annual Data
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Applied Optoelectronics Quarterly Data
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Applied Optoelectronics Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of $120.5 Mil mean?
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has a Inventories, Work In Process of $120.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current Inventories, Work In Process is $120.5 Mil. 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' Inventories, Work In Process compare to VIAV and ZBRA?
Applied Optoelectronics' Inventories, Work In Process of $120.5 Mil 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 Inventories, Work In Process for a Hardware company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process 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 Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. Applied Optoelectronics's current Inventories, Work In Process is $120.5 Mil. 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 $135.69 — trading 569.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventories, Work In Process is $120.5 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), the current Inventories, Work In Process is $120.5 Mil 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 $135.69 is trading 569.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.27. GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AAOI:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: $120.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $20.27 vs. price of $135.69 (569.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77478
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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