NASDAQ: AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics Inc Stock

$135.63+11.41 (+9.19%)
Updated Aug 7, 2026
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AAOI Price
$135.63
Fair Value Price
-$25.35
Market Cap
$11.47B
52 Week Low
$18.50
52 Week High
$233.67
P/E
-180.84x
P/B
6.88x
P/S
20.28x
PEG
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Revenue
$595.97M
Earnings
-$57.02M
Gross Margin
28.9%
Operating Margin
-10%
Profit Margin
-9.6%
Debt to Equity
0.38
Operating Cash Flow
-$132M
Beta
2.56
Next Earnings
N/A
Ex-Dividend
N/A
Next Dividend
N/A

AAOI Overview

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is a global technology firm specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of fiber-optic networking solutions. Its extensive product catalog features optical modules, a range of laser components, subassemblies, transceivers, and complete turn-key systems. The company also supplies critical infrastructure hardware such as headend, node, and distribution equipment. AAOI caters to a varied clientele, including internet data center operators, manufacturers of cable television and telecommunications equipment, and internet service providers, utilizing both direct and partner-based sales channels. Founded in 1997, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

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Industry: Communication Equipment

Industry Rating
B
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AAOI ($135.63) is overvalued by 635.05% relative to our estimate of its Fair Value price of -$25.35 based on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modelling
Below Fair Value Valuation
AAOI ($135.63) is not significantly undervalued (635.05%) relative to our estimate of its Fair Value price of -$25.35 based on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modelling, when including a healthy margin of safety
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Valuation

AAOI fair value

Fair Value of AAOI stock based on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Price
$135.63
Fair Value
-$25.35
Undervalued by
635.05%
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AAOI price to earnings (PE)

For valuing profitable companies with steady earnings

Company
-180.84x
Industry
41.67x
Market
13.91x

AAOI price to book (PB)

For valuing companies that are loss-making or have lots of physical asset

Company
6.88x
Industry
6.65x
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AAOI's financial health

Profit margin

Revenue
$191.9M
Net Income
-$22.8M
Profit Margin
-11.9%
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Profit Margin Growth Financials

Assets to liabilities

Assets
$2.3B
Liabilities
$633.2M
Debt to equity
0.38
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Short-term Liabilities Financials
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Long-term Liabilities Financials
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Cash flow

Operating
$11.6M
Investing
-$565.6M
Financing
$591.0M
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Debt Coverage Financials

AAOI vs Communication Equipment Stocks

TickerZen RatingMarket Cap1d %P/EP/B
AAOIC$11.47B+9.19%-180.84x6.88x
VSATD$11.07B-1.96%-382.76x2.39x
VIAVB$9.16B-3.57%-163.08x10.82x
PIB$5.60B+6.66%-201.49x24.19x
BDCA$5.19B+2.81%21.32x3.75x

Applied Optoelectronics Stock FAQ

What is Applied Optoelectronics's quote symbol?

(NASDAQ: AAOI) Applied Optoelectronics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AAOI. Applied Optoelectronics stock quotes can also be displayed as NASDAQ: AAOI.

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What is the 52 week high and low for Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI)?

(NASDAQ: AAOI) Applied Optoelectronics's 52-week high was $233.67, and its 52-week low was $18.50. It is currently -41.96% from its 52-week high and 633.14% from its 52-week low.

How much is Applied Optoelectronics stock worth today?

(NASDAQ: AAOI) Applied Optoelectronics currently has 84,569,237 outstanding shares. With Applied Optoelectronics stock trading at $135.63 per share, the total value of Applied Optoelectronics stock (market capitalization) is $11.47B.

Applied Optoelectronics stock was originally listed at a price of $9.96 in Sep 26, 2013. If you had invested in Applied Optoelectronics stock at $9.96, your return over the last 12 years would have been 1,261.75%, for an annualized return of 24.31% (not including any dividends or dividend reinvestments).

How much is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price per share?

(NASDAQ: AAOI) Applied Optoelectronics stock price per share is $135.63 today (as of Aug 7, 2026).

What is Applied Optoelectronics's Market Cap?

(NASDAQ: AAOI) Applied Optoelectronics's market cap is $11.47B, as of Aug 10, 2026.

Market cap (market capitalization) is the total market value of a publicly traded company's outstanding shares.

Applied Optoelectronics's market cap is calculated by multiplying AAOI's current stock price of $135.63 by AAOI's total outstanding shares of 84,569,237.
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