Applied Opt (AAOI)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
AAOI
Applied Opt
$114.41
+0.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.85B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$8.41
+1.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $46.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nokia Corp ADR generates 4264% more annual revenue ($19.89B vs $455.71M). NOK leads profitability with a 3.3% profit margin vs -8.4%. AAOI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. NOK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
AAOI
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
NOK
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AAOI.
Margin of Safety
-734.1%
Fair Value
$0.88
Current Price
$8.41
$7.53 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.9% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.7x book value
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAOI
The strongest argument for AAOI centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 33.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAOI
The primary concerns for AAOI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 63.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAOI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NOK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAOI carries more volatility with a beta of 3.27 — expect wider price swings.
AAOI is growing revenue faster at 33.9% — sustainability is the question.
NOK generates stronger free cash flow (225M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOK scores higher overall (46/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Applied Opt
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells various fiber optic networking products globally. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
Nokia Corp ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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