Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD)

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Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) is up 54.8% since the beginning of the year. At $45 per share, CLFD is trading 14.4% below its 52-week high of $53. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CLFD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,061.

Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) has returned 54.82% so far this year and 17.53% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLFD has returned 9.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 1986, CLFD's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +152.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -59.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CLFD closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 29, 1999 with a return of +56.6%, while the worst single day was Sep 30, 1999 at -31.5%.

Clearfield, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 29.49%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 1986.

• This stock participated in 121.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 121.67% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CLFD ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Clearfield, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Clearfield, Inc. was 98.62%, occurring on Nov 28, 2008. Recovery took 3251 trading sessions.

The current Clearfield, Inc. drawdown is 65.71%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Clearfield, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Clearfield, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.