AAOI vs FIGS Comparison

Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.

FIGS Inc is a healthcare apparel company. It designs and sells scrubwear and non-scrubwear, such as outerwear, underscrubs, footwear, compression socks, lab coats, loungewear, and other healthcare apparel. The company sells products mainly through its direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital platform, consisting of its website, mobile app, and B2B business (TEAMS). It also operates physical retail stores, which are called Community Hubs, providing a retail experience for healthcare professionals. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of scrubwear products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the rest of the world.