Ciena Corporation

Ciena Corporation

329.19
CHF
-18.71
(-5.38%)
3.63EPS
73.55P/E
38.86BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation carries a market capitalization of 38.86B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 39.39B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap38.86B
Enterprise Value39.39B

Important Dates

Ciena Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 10, 2026.

Earnings Date12/10/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation has 141.64M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding141.64M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 73.55. The price-to-sales ratio is 7.99, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 15.76.

PE Ratio73.55
PS Ratio7.99
PB Ratio15.76
P/TBV Ratio20.45
P/FCF Ratio60.80
P/OCF Ratio45.64

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 53.41 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 8.11 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 66.06 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Ciena Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 55.57, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 39.39B versus a market cap of 38.86B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales8.11
EV / EBITDA53.41
EV / EBIT66.06
EV / FCF55.57

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation maintains a current ratio of 3.80, meaning it holds 3.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 107.50, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 12.86 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio3.80
Quick Ratio2.79
Debt / Equity107.50
Debt / EBITDA3.59
Interest Coverage12.86

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 22.40, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.18 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 9.52, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 13.41, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 534,990.91 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 9,080.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.89 indicates how many times Ciena Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)22.40
Return on Assets (ROA)9.52
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.18
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)13.41
Revenue Per Employee534,990.91
Employee Count9,080.00
Inventory Turnover3.89

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation recorded 57.48M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 9.82, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 585.46M, leaving 527.98M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax57.48M
Effective Tax Rate9.82

Stock Price Statistics

As of the close on August 5, 2026, Ciena Corporation's stock has gained approximately 334.75% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change334.75%

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation generated 4.86B in revenue and converted that into 527.98M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.63. EBITDA reached 737.46M, while operating income came in at 686.15M.

Revenue4.86B
Gross Profit2.14B
Operating Income686.15M
Pretax Income585.46M
Net Income527.98M
EBITDA737.46M
EBIT596.19M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.63

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation holds 2.12B in cash and equivalents against 2.65B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 632.65M. Total book value stands at 2.47B, with working capital of 3.13B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents2.12B
Total Debt2.65B
Net Debt632.65M
Equity (Book Value)2.47B
Book Value Per Share17.41
Working Capital3.13B

Cash Flow

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Ciena Corporation produced 850.93M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -193.89M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 657.04M - equivalent to 4.64 per share.

Operating Cash Flow850.93M
Capital Expenditures-193.89M
Free Cash Flow657.04M
FCF Per Share4.64

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation posted a gross margin of 44.07, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 14.12 and net profit margin of 10.87 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin44.07
Operating Margin14.12
Pretax Margin12.05
Profit Margin10.87
EBITDA Margin15.18

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 1.64, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -1.80, meaning Ciena Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Shareholder Yield-1.80
FCF Yield1.64

Stock Splits

Ciena Corporation's most recent stock split took place on September 25, 2006 with a 7:1 split ratio.

Last Split Date9/25/2006
Split Ratio7:1

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Ciena Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 7.21, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score7.21