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Fabrinet vs Clearfield: FN and CLFD compared
Fabrinet is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $43.9M for Clearfield (Q3 FY26). Fabrinet is growing faster (+51% against +13% a year earlier). Fabrinet is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.9% against 5.9%.
Where the money goes: FN and CLFD
Fabrinet (FN) · Q1 FY27
Fabrinet, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.5B (+51% year over year), operating margin 9.9%, net earnings $103M, operating cash flow $21.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Clearfield (CLFD) · Q3 FY26
Clearfield, Q3 FY26: revenue $43.9M (+13% year over year), operating margin 5.9%, net earnings $3.0M, operating cash flow $9.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Fabrinet (FN) | Clearfield (CLFD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $1.5B | $43.9M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +51% | +13% |
| Gross margin | 11.8% | 31.8% |
| Operating margin | 9.9% | 5.9% |
| Net earnings | $103M | $3.0M |
| Net margin | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $21.3M | $9.9M |
| Free cash flow | — | $8.9M |
| Market value | $11.8B | $408M |
| P/E | 24.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $564.44 | $40.25 |
Where the revenue comes from
Fabrinet
- Data center: $777M (53%)
- Communications infrastructure: $444M (30%)
- Automotive, Industrial and Others: $253M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Fabrinet or Clearfield?
Fabrinet is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $43.9M for Clearfield (Q3 FY26).
Is Fabrinet or Clearfield growing faster?
Fabrinet is growing faster (+51% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Fabrinet or Clearfield?
Fabrinet is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.9% against 5.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.