POET Technologies Inc (POET) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Oct 2, 2026: fair value of POET Technologies Inc $0.98, price $7.79, upside -87.4%, quality 22 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $0.7700 – $20.57 · fair‑value band $0.6500 – $1.23 · the $7.79 price screens above the $0.9800 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
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POET Technologies Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor products and services for commercial applications in the United States, Canada, the rest of North and South America, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and the rest of Asia.
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POET Technologies Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor products and services for commercial applications in the United States, Canada, the rest of North and South America, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and the rest of Asia. The company offers photonic integrated packaging solutions based on the POET Optical Interposer, a platform that allows the integration of electronic and photonic devices onto a single chip using advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. Its products include photonic integrated circuits, optical engines, optical transceiver modules, and light source products. The company serves the data center AI, light source, and telecommunications markets; 5G interconnect markets, such as PON and GPON, as well as edge computing for machine-to-machine communications; and sensing markets, including LIDAR, Optical Coherence Tomography for medical devices, and virtual reality systems. The company has a strategic collaboration with Lumilens Inc. for the development of wafer-level photonic integration for AI optical networks. The company was formerly known as Opel Technologies Inc. and changed its name to POET Technologies Inc. in June 2013. POET Technologies Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Stock analysis
POET Technologies Inc (POET) currently trades at $7.79, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $0.9800, 87.4% below the price, so the stock looks overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: $0.6500 (bear) to $1.23 (bull), the price of $7.79 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 22/100 (below-average quality), in the Technology sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
POET Technologies Inc reported revenue of $1.1M in FY2025 versus $209K in FY2021, a compound +50.6%/yr. Reported net income was −$63.0M in FY2025.
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 32 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 62% below its 52-week high and 87% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at −41% fair-value upside, at −87%, POET screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $0.6500Fair Value $0.9800Bull $1.23
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.0/100
Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+24.8%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−22.7%
Start year 2020 (pandemic)
Revenue growth 19 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−467.3% (2020) → −3,150.5% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
News mood ⓘNews mood, the average tone of recent news (80 articles), rated against how stocks are usually covered. 🚀 Hype = unusually upbeat · 🙂 Positive = above average · 😐 Neutral = typical · 🙁 Negative = below average · 😨 Very negative = unusually downbeat. It reflects the tone of coverage, not our valuation.Very negative
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Semiconductors · 329 stocks
Beats the industry median on 1/5 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score28 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside−87.2% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on assets−12.0% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth201.9% · Top 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Semiconductors median · lower = cheaper
P/B11.28× · Priciest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 0
FUTURE (revenue growth)100· sector 88
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 29
HEALTH (low debt)100· sector 95
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 19
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Is POET Technologies Inc (POET) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 24, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $0.9800 versus a price of $7.79, about −87% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of POET?
Our model-based fair value for POET Technologies Inc is $0.9800 (as of Sep 24, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $7.79.
What is the quality score of POET?
POET Technologies Inc has a Quality Score of 22/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $0.9800 (as of Sep 24, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario $0.6500, optimistic scenario $1.23. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the POET Technologies Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $0.9800, about −87% upside versus a price of $7.79 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $0.6500, optimistic scenario $1.23. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
POET Technologies Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $1.4M (latest available figure, as of Sep 24, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For POET Technologies Inc it is $0.9800 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026), against a price of $7.79. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is POET Technologies Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 24, 2026, POET trades above its calculated fair value: price $7.79, fair value $0.9800, a gap of about −87% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of POET?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($7.79); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($0.9800). For POET Technologies Inc the two are $6.81 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is POET Technologies Inc worth?
The market values POET Technologies Inc at about $2.1B (market capitalisation, as of Sep 24, 2026). Per share that is $7.79; our models calculate a fair value of $0.9800 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about POET?
Our models span a range for POET Technologies Inc: cautious scenario $0.6500, base $0.9800, optimistic $1.23 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026, price $7.79). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
Balance-sheet figures for POET Technologies Inc (as of Sep 24, 2026): return on equity −33.9%. They feed the Quality Score of 22/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is POET from its 52-week high?
POET Technologies Inc trades at $7.79, about 62% below its 52-week high of $20.57 and 87% above the low of $4.17 (as of Oct 2, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $0.9800 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to POET Technologies Inc?
From the same area (Technology) we also value NVIDIA Corporation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Broadcom Inc, Micron Technology, Inc, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is POET Technologies Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 24, 2026: price $7.79, calculated fair value $0.9800 (−87%), Quality Score 22/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of POET calculated?
We run POET Technologies Inc through 1 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $0.9800, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.5 % above its aggregate fair value. POET Technologies Inc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
The closing price on Oct 2, 2026 was $7.79. Our model-based fair value is $0.9800, about −87% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with POET Technologies Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($1.23). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (22/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. A fairly wide model range ($0.6500 to $1.23) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
Key figures of POET Technologies Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
The market capitalisation of POET Technologies Inc is $2.1B. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What are the earnings per share of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
Earnings per share at POET Technologies Inc are $−0.8400. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the return on equity of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
The return on equity (ROE) of POET Technologies Inc is −33.9% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of POET Technologies Inc is −94.3% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
The operating margin of POET Technologies Inc is −3,550% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at POET Technologies Inc (POET)?
Revenue at POET Technologies Inc is growing +202% versus a year earlier (3y avg +24.8%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How much free cash flow does POET Technologies Inc (POET) generate?
The free cash flow of POET Technologies Inc is −$33.4M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net cash does POET Technologies Inc (POET) hold?
POET Technologies Inc holds more cash than debt, $32.9M net (fiscal year 2025). The company holds more cash than debt, a safety cushion.
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