CLFD Clearfield PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio of CLFD cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$0.63 is negative. The last PE ratio of Clearfield, recorded in December 2023, was 35.9.
CLFD PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Clearfield has averaged 35.0 over the last ten years. Looking back at the last ten years, CLFD's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2018 quarter at 64.5, when the price was $12.9 and the EPS was $0.2. The lowest point was in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 12.13 with a price of $46.58 and an EPS of $3.84.
Clearfield PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 55.03% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -54.81% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.21 | -54.81% |
| 2022 | 29.23 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 29.83 | -21.62% |
| 2020 | 38.06 | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 34.85 | -17.08% |
| 2018 | 42.03 | -13.47% |
| 2017 | 48.57 | 55.03% |
| 2016 | 31.33 | -18.35% |
| 2015 | 38.37 | 26.59% |
| 2014 | 30.31 | -14.23% |
CLFD average PE ratio chart
CLFD PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TEL TE Connectivity Ltd | 12.81 | $43.58B |
| PLPC Preformed Line Products Co | 13.8 | $559.47M |
| BDC Belden Inc | 20.79 | $4.05B |
| EMR Emerson Electric Co | 32.41 | $56.23B |
| APH Amphenol Corp | 34.01 | $72.08B |
| GLW Corning Inc | 78.15 | $34.78B |
| OCC Optical Cable Corp | N/A | $21.78M |
| RFIL R F Industries Ltd | N/A | $40.09M |
| CLFD Clearfield Inc | N/A | $519.54M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearfield's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of CLFD cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$0.63 is negative.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Clearfield (CLFD)?
The average PE ratio for CLFD stock over the past 3 years is 24.99.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Clearfield (CLFD)?
The average PE ratio for CLFD stock over the past 5 years is 29.71.
What is the highest PE ratio for CLFD?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 64.5 and it was in the Mar 2018 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.