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(CIEN) Ciena - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1717793095

CIEN: Networking Equipment, Software, Optical Systems, Services, Hardware

Ciena Corporation, a global leader in network technology, specializes in delivering innovative hardware, software, and services to network operators worldwide. The company serves customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India, operating through four core business segments: Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services.

The Networking Platforms segment offers a comprehensive portfolio of products designed for the convergence of optical transport, IP routing, and switching. Key offerings include the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, Waveserver modular interconnect systems, Coherent ELS open line systems, and the 8100 Coherent IP networking platforms. These solutions are complemented by virtualization software, SD-Edge applications, and passive optical networking technologies, enabling high-performance and scalable network architectures.

The Platform Software and Services segment provides advanced network management tools, including the Navigator Network Control Suite and OneControl unified management system. These solutions are designed to optimize network visibility, automation, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the segment offers data analytics and planning tools to support network optimization and capacity planning.

The Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment focuses on intelligent automation and orchestration solutions. This includes multi-domain service orchestration, multi-cloud management, route optimization, and unified assurance and analytics. These offerings enable network operators to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve service delivery across complex network environments.

The Global Services segment provides a range of professional services, including maintenance support, installation and deployment, and consulting for network design. This ensures customers can fully leverage Cienas technology and expertise to build and maintain high-performance networks tailored to their specific needs.

Ciena Corporation, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, has established itself as a key player in the communications equipment industry, with a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Ticker Symbol: CIEN Exchange: NYSE Type: common stock Country Origin: United States GICS Sub Industry: Communications Equipment Average Volume 20d: 2218346 Last Price: 62.59 SMA 20: 59.60 SMA 50: 68.82 SMA 200: 67.30 ATR: 4.09 Market Cap: 8548.66M USD P/E: 108.18 P/E Forward: 22.47 P/B: 3.03 P/S: 2.11 RoE: 2.83 3-Month Forecast Based on and , Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) is expected to experience volatility in the near term. The stock is currently trading above its 20-day SMA (59.60) but below its 50-day (68.82) and 200-day (67.30) SMAs, indicating a potential sideways trend with upside resistance near the 50-day SMA. The ATR of 4.09 suggests moderate price swings over the next quarter. On the fundamental side, the high P/E ratio (108.18) reflects elevated valuations, though the forward P/E (22.47) signals market expectations for improved earnings. The companys P/S ratio of 2.11 and RoE of 2.83 highlight moderate revenue efficiency and profitability. The 3-month outlook suggests: - Technical resistance at $68-$70, with potential pullbacks to $58-$60. - Fundamental momentum could improve if the company delivers on earnings expectations. - Market sentiment may remain cautious due to high valuations, but strong demand for network infrastructure could drive upside.

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CIEN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 10,355m
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
GiC Sub-Industry Communications Equipment
IPO / Inception 1997-02-07

CIEN Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 31.6
Fundamental -11.7
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 25
Analysts 4.13/5
Fair Price Momentum 69.62 USD
Fair Price DCF 12.79 USD

CIEN Dividends

No Dividends Paid

CIEN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -57.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 72.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 7.6%
CAGR 5y 9.02%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.18
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.33
Alpha 35.07
Beta 1.969
Volatility 36.11%
Current Volume 1581.3k
Average Volume 20d 1591.1k
What is the price of CIEN stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 74.78 with a total of 1,581,285 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.69%, over one month by +38.40%, over three months by -17.01% and over the past year by +51.96%.
Is Ciena a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Ciena is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -11.67 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CIEN as of May 2025 is 69.62. This means that CIEN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.9%.
Is CIEN a buy, sell or hold?
Ciena has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.13. Therefor, it is recommend to buy CIEN.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CIEN stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CIEN Ciena will be worth about 80.8 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 74.78. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +8.09%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 77.5 3.7%
Analysts Target Price 77.5 3.7%
ValueRay Target Price 80.8 8.1%