CIEN Ciena PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Mar 19, 2025, the Ciena stock's PE ratio is 119.82. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.55 and stock price of $65.9. The PE ratio marks an increase of 31% from its last 4 quarters average of 91.7.

CIEN PE ratio history

How has CIEN's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Ciena has averaged 47.69 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 119.82 is 151% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CIEN's PE ratio peaked in the Oct 2015 quarter at 241.4, when the price was $24.14 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest point was in the Oct 2017 quarter, when it reached 2.39 with a price of $21.27 and an EPS of $8.89.

Today
119.82
Average
47.69
Median
28.41
Minimum
2.39
Maximum
241.4

Ciena PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 359.73% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -93.59% in 2017

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 110.29 359.73% $63.97 $0.58
2023 23.99 -49.78% $41.02 $1.71
2022 47.77 183.33% $48.25 $1.01
2021 16.86 0.18% $54.29 $3.22
2020 16.83 -26.09% $39.39 $2.34
2019 22.77 N/A $37.12 $1.63
2018 N/A N/A $31.26 -$2.4
2017 2.39 -93.59% $21.27 $8.89
2016 37.27 -84.56% $19.38 $0.52
2015 241.4 N/A $24.14 $0.1
2014 N/A N/A $16.76 -$0.38
2013 N/A N/A $23.27 -$0.83
2012 N/A N/A $12.42 -$1.45
2011 N/A N/A $13.18 -$2.04
2010 N/A N/A $13.81 -$3.58

Ciena PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Feb 2025 158.44 43.66% $87.14 $0.55
Nov 2024 110.29 106.69% $63.97 $0.58
Jul 2024 53.36 19.05% $50.16 $0.94
Apr 2024 44.82 35.12% $46.61 $1.04
Jan 2024 33.17 38.27% $51.42 $1.55
Oct 2023 23.99 -14.6% $41.02 $1.71
Jul 2023 28.09 -17.62% $41.58 $1.48
Apr 2023 34.1 -18.48% $46.04 $1.35
Jan 2023 41.83 -12.43% $51.03 $1.22
Oct 2022 47.77 20.36% $48.25 $1.01
Jul 2022 39.69 98.55% $51.6 $1.3
Apr 2022 19.99 -2.44% $55.17 $2.76
Jan 2022 20.49 21.53% $64.75 $3.16
Oct 2021 16.86 -13.89% $54.29 $3.22
Jul 2021 19.58 -8.46% $58.14 $2.97

CIEN average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CIEN for the past years

The current PE ratio of CIEN is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
52.96
5-year avg
40.03
10-year avg
47.69
15-year avg
47.69

CIEN PE vs peers

What is CIEN's PE ratio compared to its peers

CIEN's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks CSCO and JNPR.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 26.57 $243.15B
JNPR Juniper Networks Inc 41 $12.02B
CIEN Ciena Corp 119.82 $9.37B
ADTN Adtran Inc N/A $718.74M
CALX Calix Inc N/A $2.32B

Frequently asked questions

What is Ciena's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CIEN stock is 119.82 as of Mar 19, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ciena (CIEN)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for CIEN stock is 52.96.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ciena (CIEN)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for CIEN stock is 40.03.

What is the highest PE ratio for CIEN?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 241.4 and it was in the Oct 2015 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CIEN compare to its historical average?

CIEN's price to earnings ratio is currently 151% above its 10-year historical average.

Why is Ciena's PE ratio so high?

A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.

How is CIEN's PE ratio calculated (Ciena PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 19, 2025), Ciena's share price is $65.9. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $0.55. Therefore, Ciena's PE ratio for today is 119.82. PE RATIO(119.82) = STOCK PRICE($65.9) / TTM EPS($0.55)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.