Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) has a Graham intrinsic value of $45.76 per share. At $29.47 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 36% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 8.0% a year to $150.1M, with an average return on invested capital of 11.4%.

Graham intrinsic value
$45.76
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$29.47
Price vs Graham value
36% below
Market cap
$412.3M
Revenue (FY2025)
$150.1M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
8.0%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
11.4%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$21.8M

CLFD 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $150.1M -$8.1M -$0.58 $21.8M 1.4% 0.8%
FY2024 $166.7M -$12.5M -$0.85 $12.7M -13.9% -6.6%
FY2023 $268.7M $32.5M $2.17 $12.3M 13.9% 13.7%
FY2022 $270.9M $49.4M $3.55 -$7.5M 23.6% 41.1%
FY2021 $140.8M $20.3M $1.47 $8.9M 17.9% 25.1%
FY2020 $93.1M $7.3M $0.53 $4.8M 9.0% 10.0%
FY2019 $85.0M $4.6M $0.34 $12.2M 6.1% 6.2%
FY2018 $77.7M $4.3M $0.32 $3.5M 6.5% 5.9%
FY2017 $73.9M $3.8M $0.28 $4.3M 7.2% 5.8%
FY2016 $75.3M $8.0M $0.59 $10.0M 14.3% 12.6%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Clearfield, Inc. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 8.0% annually over the past decade.

Clearfield, Inc. returns on capital have been average, hovering around 12.9% ROIC over the decade.

Clearfield, Inc. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Clearfield, Inc. is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $45.76 per share.

CLFD stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CLFD's intrinsic value is about $45.76 per share.

Is CLFD stock undervalued?

At $29.47 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CLFD trades 36% below its Graham value of $45.76. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Clearfield, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $75.3M in fiscal 2016 to $150.1M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. Net income was -$8.1M in fiscal 2025.

Does Clearfield, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Clearfield, Inc. generated $21.8M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CLFD's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 11.4%, and average return on equity was 10.9%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CLFD data come from?

From Clearfield, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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