CLFD Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLFD - Clearfield, Inc.
$27.54
0.00 (0.00%)
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5d:
-4.34%
30d:
-9.7%
90d:
-35.62%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CLFD trades at premium valuation expecting 10.2% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: CLFD trades at premium valuation expecting 10.2% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$40.09
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$24.89
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 23.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLFD is currently trading at $27.54, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $28.14 to $31.79. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 30.8) compared to its historical average (23.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 10.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLFD is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $26.77. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: CLFD scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.25 (+46.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLFD is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $26.77. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: CLFD scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.25 (+46.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$28.14 -
$31.79
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 46.2% below Wall St target ($40.25)
- NEUTRAL: PE elevated vs history but 10.2% growth expectation is conservative given 104% recent growth
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 11% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$28.14 -
$31.79
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$26.77
Resistance Level
$30.22
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
30.77
Wall Street Target
$40.25
(+46.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
104.1%
Profit Margin
-4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+10.2% premium
PE vs Historical
30.8 vs 23.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+10.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$30.35
(+10%)
2-Year Target
$33.44
(+21%)
3-Year Target
$36.86
(+34%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 31→23)
PE COMPRESSION
$27.55
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 30.8, Growth: 108.1%)
$92.95
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: 108.1%)
$60.62
(+120%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 108.1%)
$51.53
(+87%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 24.10 | Forward EPS (Implied): $1.14
Bull Case
$33.25
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 25.3
Base Case
$27.54
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 24.1
Bear Case
$21.07
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 21.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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