AAOI

Applied Optoelectronics
$103.29
−$4.64 (−4.3%)Sep 10, 2026
3.0FairMoatMint rating

MoatMint rates Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) 3.0 out of 10, a research rating of the company's quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health. Its quality rating is 1.0 out of 10.

Key metrics

The numbers that frame AAOI today
Market cap
$8.74B
P/E (TTM)
-153.2
EV / FCF
-9.5
Gross margin
28.9%
EV / Sales
14.3
ROIC
-5.3%
Div yield
0%
Debt / equity
0.2
52wk Low
$18.50
52wk High
$233.67

AAOI stock rating

How AAOI scores on quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health
3.0out of 10
Fair overallFair business, expensive price
Quality1.0
Growth2.1
Momentum10
Value2.7
Financial Health3.1

Growth

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Frequently asked questions

Plain-English answers about AAOI
Is Applied Optoelectronics a good buy?
Hold. Applied Optoelectronics has excellent momentum, but poor quality makes the setup mixed. Growth looks poor. That could put pressure on the long-term business case. We think Applied Optoelectronics is selling at a high price.
What is the market capitalization of AAOI?
Applied Optoelectronics's market capitalization is $8.74B.
What is the P/E ratio for AAOI stock?
Applied Optoelectronics's current P/E ratio is -153.2.
What is the 52-week high for AAOI stock?
The 52-week high for Applied Optoelectronics is $233.67. The current close of $103.29 is 55.8% below that high.
What is the 52-week low for AAOI stock?
The 52-week low for Applied Optoelectronics is $18.50. The current close of $103.29 is 458.3% above that low.
Does AAOI stock pay dividends?
Applied Optoelectronics does not currently show a dividend per share in the company data.
What is the Debt / Equity ratio for AAOI?
Applied Optoelectronics's Debt / Equity ratio is 0.18.