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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI, Communications Equipment) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Significantly overvalued

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI, Communications Equipment) trades at a blended P/E of 353.8, about 2111% above its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 292.2% and a PEG of 1.21. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 9% of the time.

DATA AS OF 2026-08-28
Blended P/E
353.8
Normal P/E
16.0
PEG
1.21
Fwd growth
292.2%
Div yield
0.0%
RSI (14)
45.6
Neutral

The Street vs SeerForecast

Wall Street's mean price target for AAOI is $163.40 across 5 analysts, 53.8% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: significantly overvalued. When the two disagree, start your digging there.

Valuation flags

Verdict history

tickerseer's rating has been significantly overvalued since 2026-06-14.

Price and rating by weekClose moved -26.2 percent from 2026-06-14 to 2026-08-24, with 0 rating changes over 21 recorded weeks.2026-06-14: Significantly overvalued, close 169.05 (recalculated)2026-06-16: Significantly overvalued, close 170.81 (recalculated)2026-06-21: Significantly overvalued, close 161.85 (recalculated)2026-07-02: Significantly overvalued, close 120.95 (recalculated)2026-07-06: Significantly overvalued, close 123.36 (recalculated)2026-07-09: Significantly overvalued, close 122.21 (recalculated)2026-07-12: Significantly overvalued, close 119.92 (recalculated)2026-07-13: Significantly overvalued, close 111.88 (recalculated)2026-07-14: Significantly overvalued, close 125.45 (recalculated)2026-07-20: Significantly overvalued, close 103.02 (recalculated)2026-07-22: Significantly overvalued, close 110.52 (recalculated)2026-07-25: Significantly overvalued, close 100.15 (recalculated)2026-07-27: Significantly overvalued, close 97.82 (recalculated)2026-07-31: Significantly overvalued, close 94.32 (recalculated)2026-08-03: Significantly overvalued, close 94.322026-08-07: Significantly overvalued, close 135.63 (recalculated)2026-08-10: Significantly overvalued, close 135.632026-08-14: Significantly overvalued, close 150.28 (recalculated)2026-08-17: Significantly overvalued, close 150.282026-08-21: Significantly overvalued, close 124.82 (recalculated)2026-08-24: Significantly overvalued, close 124.821691252026-06-142026-08-24
Attractively valuedFairly valuedAbove fair valueLarger dot: a stronger reading

Not every point was recorded live. Points marked recalculated apply today's valuation rules to the metrics tickerseer archived that week.

2026-06-14P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-06-16P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-06-21P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-02P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-06P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-09P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-12P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-13P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-14P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-20P/E 1,857.3+11508%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-22P/E 242.1+1413%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-25P/E 242.1+1413%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-27P/E 242.1+1413%Significantly overvalued
2026-07-31P/E 242.1+1413%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-03P/E 178.0+1012%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-07P/E 178.0+1012%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-10P/E 413.5+2484%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-14P/E 413.5+2484%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-17P/E 449.4+2709%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-21P/E 449.4+2709%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-24P/E 353.8+2111%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-27P/E 353.8+2111%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-28P/E 353.8+2111%Significantly overvalued ← now

Frequently asked questions

Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued?

At a blended P/E of 353.8 versus its historical normal P/E of 16.0, Applied Optoelectronics trades about 2111% above its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.21 on 292.2% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it significantly overvalued.

What is Applied Optoelectronics's fair value and PEG?

Applied Optoelectronics trades at a blended P/E of 353.8 against a historical normal P/E of 16.0, a PEG of 1.21, and a forward growth estimate of 292.2%.

Has tickerseer's rating of Applied Optoelectronics changed?

tickerseer's rating has been significantly overvalued since 2026-06-14.

What is the analyst price target for Applied Optoelectronics?

The mean Wall Street price target for Applied Optoelectronics is $163.40 across 5 analysts, 53.8% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.

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