Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. The company offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, and distribution equipment, as well as amplifiers. It sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
Strongest: Growth (20/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (9/25).
Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.
Currently above its 20-quarter median.
Currently above its 20-quarter median.
Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters
The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.
Free cash flow has been negative in 7 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.
as of June 2026
Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares
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Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality
The last 7 consecutive quarters had negative FCF — the company is burning cash and may need external funding.
Shares outstanding increased 92.8% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.
