Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products and components for use in telecommunications and data center applications. The company operates facilities in the United States, primarily in Texas, as well as in Asia.
Valuation status
Awaiting full valuationAAOI does not yet have sufficient validated earnings history for a full Forward Fair Value verdict under our standards — we require at least six validated trailing price-to-earnings windows before publishing one. TickrTrends re-evaluates every covered stock weekly; a verdict publishes automatically once enough validated history accumulates.
- Last price
- $110.21
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $26.53–$185.67
Derived indicators
Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.
- Quality grade
- D
- Leverage
- Low
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- Revenue growth
- High
- RSI zone
- Neutral
- 50/200-day trend
- Mixed
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
What our data shows for AAOI
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $26.53–$185.67.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 42.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for AAOI
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
How Forward Fair Value works
TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.
Recent AAOI news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for AAOI is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Which Optics Stock Has Dominated in 2026: Applied Optoelectronics, Lumentum, or Coherent? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-07)
TickrTrends take: Applied Optoelectronics operates in the competitive optics technology sector where multiple players vie for market share and investor attention. TickrTrends is currently awaiting full valuation data for AAOI, which means investors focused on valuation metrics do not yet have a complete picture of how the company's financial fundamentals currently compare to its peers like Lumentum and Coherent. As the optics sector continues to evolve, tracking when AAOI's valuation assessment becomes complete will be important for understanding whether its 2026 performance reflects underlying value or represents a temporary market position. - These 3 AI Stocks Are Way Off Their Highs. Is the Pullback a Buying Opportunity? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-05)
TickrTrends take: Applied AI Optoelectronics operates in the Technology sector where valuations have experienced notable corrections from recent highs. With TickrTrends' current assessment awaiting full valuation for AAOI, investors focused on fundamental metrics should monitor whether the recent pullback reflects deteriorating business fundamentals or simply a repricing of elevated expectations that existed at previous highs. The gap between current price levels and historical peaks will be particularly relevant once a complete valuation analysis becomes available to determine whether the current pullback represents a meaningful shift in the company's underlying value. - Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Stock Up 5.2% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 61/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-04)
TickrTrends take: Applied Optoelectronics trades in the Technology sector where valuations remain a critical factor for investors assessing long-term potential. The stock's recent movement stands in contrast to GF Value's assessment, suggesting that price momentum and underlying valuation metrics may be diverging. With TickrTrends currently awaiting a full valuation analysis and GF Score at 61 out of 100, investors focused on value fundamentals should monitor whether the stock's gains reflect improved business conditions or are outpacing the company's underlying financial metrics.
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.
Frequently asked questions
Is AAOI stock undervalued?
AAOI does not yet have sufficient validated earnings history for a full Forward Fair Value verdict under TickrTrends' standards; it is re-evaluated every week.
What is AAOI's TickrTrends verdict?
AAOI is currently marked 'Awaiting full valuation' - a verdict publishes automatically once at least six validated trailing P/E windows accumulate.
Is AAOI overbought or oversold?
AAOI's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.