Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) has a Graham intrinsic value of $91.34 per share. At $176.98 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 94% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 25.9% a year to $9.0B, with an average return on invested capital of 35.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$91.34
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$176.98
Price vs Graham value
94% above
Market cap
$225.8B
Revenue (FY2025)
$9.0B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
25.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
35.2%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$4.3B

ANET 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $9.0B $3.5B $2.75 $4.3B 42.8% 43.8%
FY2024 $7.0B $2.9B $2.23 $3.7B 42.0% 40.8%
FY2023 $5.9B $2.1B $1.65 $2.0B 38.5% 40.6%
FY2022 $4.4B $1.4B $1.07 $448.2M 34.9% 34.0%
FY2021 $2.9B $840.9M $0.66 $951.1M 31.4% 28.2%
FY2020 $2.3B $634.6M $0.50 $719.7M 30.2% 27.5%
FY2019 $2.4B $859.9M $0.66 $947.3M 33.4% 47.3%
FY2018 $2.2B $328.1M $0.25 $479.3M 12.7% 23.1%
FY2017 $1.6B $423.2M $0.33 $616.3M 28.6% 49.9%
FY2016 $1.1B $184.2M $0.16 $110.0M 21.6% 16.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Arista Networks is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 25.9% annually over the past decade.

Arista Networks has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 37.3% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Arista Networks has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Arista Networks is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $91.34 per share.

ANET stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ANET's intrinsic value is about $91.34 per share.

Is ANET stock undervalued?

At $176.98 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ANET trades 94% above its Graham value of $91.34. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Arista Networks, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.1B in fiscal 2016 to $9.0B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 25.9%. Net income was $3.5B in fiscal 2025.

Does Arista Networks, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Arista Networks, Inc. generated $4.3B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ANET's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 35.2%, and average return on equity was 27.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ANET data come from?

From Arista Networks, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 5, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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