Ciena Corporation (CIEN) — Stock Score Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (12/100), and Momentum (94/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ciena, providing optical networking and software, operates in a competitive technology sector. While data traffic growth is a long-term trend, the company lacks a direct, asymmetric macro inflection point from the identified high-conviction themes to differentiate it sufficiently. It does not meet the fund's stringent quality and asymmetry criteria.

Ciena Corporation provides networking systems, services, and software to telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and large enterprises worldwide. It is a leader in optical networking and packet networking solutions, crucial for high-bandwidth data transmission. Ciena's advanced technology and expertise in coherent optical technology are critical for scaling global internet infrastructure, making it a key enabler in this sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$602.39
Market Cap$82.5B
P/E (TTM)383.69
P/E (Forward)68.73
Price/Book30.51
Return on Equity8.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.4%
Debt/Equity56.93
Gross Margin42.1%
Operating Margin13.4%
Revenue Growth33.1%
Free Cash Flow$699M

Ciena Corporation operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ciena Corporation’s (CIEN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ciena Corporation (CIEN) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (12), and Momentum (94) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ciena Corporation have an economic moat?
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ciena Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ciena Corporation (CIEN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ciena Corporation in?
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).
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