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