Calix Inc (CALX) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Software-led margin expansion is masked by a brutal valuation reset; the model finds no entry until technical basing or P/E compression.
Investment score: 48/100
Analysis as of
Is Calix Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Avoid CALX due to extreme valuation (74.9x P/E) vs peers and negative technical momentum despite strong 2026 growth forecasts.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 30/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 45/100 (weight 15%)
Calix Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for CALX
- Aggressive EPS Expansion Forecast
What speaks against CALX
- Extreme Valuation Sensitivity
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALX | 74.9x | 2.3x | 40.2x | 57.1% | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| ONDS | 17.6x | 50.7x | n/a | 44.8% | 251.9% | -1.7% |
| EXTR | 234.7x | 3.0x | 60.7x | 61.3% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| NTCT | 30.1x | 3.3x | 13.3x | 78.1% | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| VISN | 4556.5x | 0.7x | 0.4x | 38.9% | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| DGII | 57.6x | 5.3x | 29.5x | 63.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Peer median | 57.6x | 3.3x | 13.3x | 61.3% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
Frequently asked questions about Calix Inc (CALX)
Is CALX stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Calix Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Avoid CALX due to extreme valuation (74.9x P/E) vs peers and negative technical momentum despite strong 2026 growth forecasts. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is CALX stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for CALX is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.