AAOI:NSD-Applied Opt (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Semiconductors | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 2.83

Change

+0.06 (+2.17)%

Market Cap

USD 0.08B

Volume

0.26M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 4.50 (+59.01%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

AAOI Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the Applied Opt stock forecasts from 2 analysts, the average analyst target price for Applied Opt is USD 4.50 over the next 12 months. Applied Opt’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Applied Opt is Bearish, which is based on 2 positive signals and 8 negative signals. At the last closing, Applied Opt’s stock price was USD 2.83. Applied Opt’s stock price has changed by -11.01% over the past week, +10.55% over the past month and -60.91% over the last year.

About Applied Opt (AAOI:NSD)

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells various fiber-optic networking products worldwide. It offers optical modules, lasers, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, and turn-key equipment, as well as headend, node, and distribution equipment. The com ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.ao-inc.com

Address : 13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, United States, 77478

Employees : 2,534

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.59

52 Week High : 8.86

Short Ratio : 11.92

52 Week Low : 1.48

Shorted Shares : 4,063,968

200 Day Moving Average : 3.07

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 4,072,263

50 Day Moving Average : 2.35

Shares Held By Insiders : 5.66%

Short Percentage : 15.09%

Shares Held by Institutions : 35.64%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-09-27 )

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ETFs Containing AAOI

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Semiconductors)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -44.94% 48% F 36% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -44.94% 46% F 35% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -59.86% 22% F 31% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -59.86% 22% F 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -95.59% 2% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -95.59% 2% F 5% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -37.60% 2% F 2% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -37.60% 2% F 2% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 30.32% 78% C+ 55% F
Risk Adjusted Return -124.01% 2% F 1% F
Market Capitalization 0.08B 13% F 28% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Semiconductors)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 25.70 34% F 35% F
Price/Book Ratio 0.36 100% A+ 95% A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -6.82 87% B+ 67% D+
EV/EBITDA -6.38 89% B+ 78% C+
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -24.50% 20% F 40% F
Return on Invested Capital -14.09% 21% F 39% F
Return on Assets -7.74% 21% F 37% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 32.87% 59% F 48% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Ratio 11.92 4% F 7% F
Short Percent 15.09% 9% F 10% F
Beta 1.59 32% F 20% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector