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CIEN

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Ciena Corporation · Technology · United States · $67.9B · Avg Vol: $1.6B/d

76
StockRank
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Q
71
V
17
M
81
P/E (TTM)
140.8x
ROE
15.5%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.6B4.4B4.0B4.8B9.5%5.6B6.3B8.0B29.6%
EPS1.011.710.580.87-4.9%3.00
Shares148.4M144.8M142.7M141.0M-5.0%141.6M
Debt1.2B1.7B1.6B1.6B11.1%1.6B
Equity2.7B2.8B2.8B2.7B0.2%
Op CF-167.8M168.3M514.5M806.1M118.8%1.0B
Inv CF-101.2M-383.5M-306.5M-241.5M
Fin CF-133.1M229.4M-285.1M-405.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-20.6%
419471523575627May 27Jun 17Jul 9
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$462.34
RSI (14)
55.8
52W High
$637.51
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
71
ROIC
12.5%71.3
ROE
15.5%75.9
GP/Assets
40.9%83.1
Op. Margin
15.2%75.0
FCF/Assets
14.2%88.8
Piotroski
780.0
Int. Cover
6.5x40.7
D/E Ratio
0.55x27.7
Current Ratio
2.73x67.9
Value
17
P/E (TTM)
140.8x13.2
EV/EBITDA
76.6x14.7
P/FCF
81.5x28.0
P/B
20.7x4.9
P/S
10.7x18.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
81
52W High %
73%54.0
RS 6M
73%86.5
SMA 50/200
1.54x88.9
EPS Rev 4W
+4.2%92.8
EPS Rev 12W
+57.1%83.1
EPS Improve
+221%79.1
Q Growth
2333%99.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$67.9B
P/E (Forward)
43.8x
Gross Margin
43.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CIEN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CIENCiena Corporation(you)$67.9B76BUY
HPE.MXHEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE CO$62.0B76BUY
NOKN.MXNokia Oyj$71.7B71BUY
MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.$66.9B67BUY
300394.SZSuzhou TFC Optical Communication Co., Ltd.$51.1B69BUY
ERCB.DETelefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)$36.4B77BUY
LITE.MXLumentum Holdings Inc.$62.7B60HOLD
UIUbiquiti Inc.$31.9B69BUY
600487.SSHengtong Optic-Electric Co., Ltd.$40.3B62HOLD
2345.TWAccton Technology Corporation$41.8B92STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.9% · P/E 33.0x · Gross margin 32.4%

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) — Stock Score Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (17/100), and Momentum (81/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

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$462.34
Market Cap$67.9B
P/E (TTM)140.82
P/E (Forward)43.83
Price/Book20.68
Return on Equity15.5%
Return on Invested Capital12.5%
Debt/Equity54.65
Gross Margin43.0%
Operating Margin15.2%
Revenue Growth39.5%
Free Cash Flow$833M

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 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (17), and Momentum (81) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ciena Corporation have an economic moat?
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. 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).