Ciena Corp. (CIEN) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Ciena Corp. (CIEN) has a Graham intrinsic value of $14.80 per share. At $332.73 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 2148% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 7.0% a year to $4.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 11.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$14.80
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$332.73
Price vs Graham value
2148% above
Market cap
$48.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
7.0%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
11.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$665.3M

CIEN 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $4.8B $123.3M $0.85 $665.3M 4.1% 4.6%
FY2024 $4.0B $84.0M $0.58 $377.9M 4.1% 3.3%
FY2023 $4.4B $254.8M $1.71 $62.1M 8.2% 8.9%
FY2022 $3.6B $152.9M $1.00 -$258.6M 6.1% 7.1%
FY2021 $3.6B $500.2M $3.19 $462.1M 13.7% 21.5%
FY2020 $3.5B $361.3M $2.32 $411.0M 13.8% 18.4%
FY2019 $3.6B $253.4M $1.61 $350.6M 9.7% 14.7%
FY2018 $3.1B -$344.7M -$2.49 $161.6M 7.4% 5.8%
FY2017 $2.8B $1.3B $7.53 $140.3M 7.7% 13.9%
FY2016 $2.6B $72.6M $0.51 $182.3M 6.0% 13.0%

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

Executive summary

Ciena has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 7.0% annually over the past decade.

Ciena returns on capital have been average, hovering around 11.1% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Ciena shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Ciena is modeled at 5.8% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $14.80 per share.

CIEN stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Ciena Corp. (CIEN) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 5.8% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CIEN's intrinsic value is about $14.80 per share.

Is CIEN stock undervalued?

At $332.73 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CIEN trades 2148% above its Graham value of $14.80. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Ciena Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $2.6B in fiscal 2016 to $4.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. Net income was $123.3M in fiscal 2025.

Does Ciena Corp. generate free cash flow?

Ciena Corp. generated $665.3M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CIEN's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 11.1%, and average return on equity was 14.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CIEN data come from?

From Ciena Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Sep 3, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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