Ciena Corporation CIEN
Composite 58/100; the shares have moved about 80% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 19/100 — a strong mark against it.
Growth ranks 80/100 — a strong point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 76/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 62/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 19/100 — a strong mark against it.
What the company does Ciena Corporation designs and sells packet-optical networking, routing, switching, automation software, and related services to network operators worldwide. Its segments include Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services, serving telecom, cloud, and enterprise customers.
Key financials Ciena’s trailing P/E is 134.96, forward P/E 49.02, and PEG 0.28. Margins: gross 43.0%, operating 15.2%, net 7.9%. Revenue grew 18.8% and EPS 47.6%. ROE 15.5%, ROA 6.7%, ROCE 11.6%. Debt/Equity 0.55, net debt/EBITDA 0.48, interest coverage 6.29, current ratio 2.73.
Stock health SideraVia scores: Overall 57.2 (average quality, richly valued), Quality 62.6, Growth 78.9, Strength 76.0, Valuation 18.4, Momentum 55.5, Income 50.0. Piotroski F-Score 7/9, Altman Z 11.80. Beta 1.31.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 55.50% versus the analyst mean target of 560.44. - Stock trades below fair value even after its recent run (2026-09-01) - Contrarian signal flashing for Ciena stock (2026-08-31) - Morgan Stanley sees key catalyst ahead of earnings (2026-08-31)
Looking forward Forward PEG of 0.28 signals growth is priced at a premium, while valuation percentile 18.4/100 indicates rich pricing versus peers. Revenue and EPS growth remain strong, but high multiples and beta 1.31 suggest sensitivity to macro and sector sentiment.
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