As of Jun 23, 2026, CIEN's PEG ratio of 0.46 reflects its valuation relative to its growth. This value reflects a P/E ratio of 148.82 measured against EPS growth of 323.3%. When compared to the trailing four-quarter average of 6.69, CIEN's PEG ratio shows a 93% decrease.
Ciena's ten years historical PEG ratio has an average of 1.43. Compared to historical data, CIEN's 0.46 PEG ratio represents a decrease of 68%. CIEN reached its maximum PEG ratio of 21.03 during the Aug 2025 quarter over the past ten years. The Oct 2017 quarter had the bottom reading at 0, indicating the most optimal growth-adjusted valuation.
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.37 | 218.3 | 50% |
| 2024 | N/A | 110.29 | -66.1% |
| 2023 | 0.35 | 23.99 | 69.3% |
| 2022 | N/A | 47.77 | -68.6% |
| 2021 | 0.45 | 16.86 | 37.6% |
| 2020 | 0.39 | 16.83 | 43.6% |
| 2019 | 0.14 | 22.77 | 167.9% |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | -127% |
| 2017 | 0 | 2.39 | 1,609.6% |
| 2016 | 0.09 | 37.27 | 420% |
| 2015 | 1.91 | 241.4 | 126.3% |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | 54.2% |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | 42.8% |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | 28.9% |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | 43% |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 0.54 | 173.23 | 323.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 0.81 | 156.4 | 192.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 4.37 | 218.3 | 50% |
| Aug 2025 | 21.03 | 90.44 | 4.3% |
| May 2025 | N/A | 99.79 | -29.8% |
| Feb 2025 | N/A | 158.44 | -64.5% |
| Nov 2024 | N/A | 110.29 | -66.1% |
| Jul 2024 | N/A | 53.36 | -36.5% |
| Apr 2024 | N/A | 44.82 | -23% |
| Jan 2024 | 1.23 | 33.17 | 27% |
| Oct 2023 | 0.35 | 23.99 | 69.3% |
| Jul 2023 | 2.04 | 28.09 | 13.8% |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | 34.1 | -51.1% |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | 41.83 | -61.4% |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | 47.77 | -68.6% |
CIEN's PEG ratio today is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
With a PEG of 0.46, CIEN stands below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 0.74, Ciena's PEG is 38% lower.
Compared to its peers, CIEN's PEG ratio is under CSCO's but above CALX's.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CALX Calix Inc | 0.35 | $2.32B |
| CIEN Ciena Corp | 0.46 | $65.09B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 1.8 | $477.5B |
| ADTN Adtran Inc | N/A | $1.17B |
CIEN's Jun 23, 2026 PEG ratio comes in at 0.46.
CIEN has a 3-year average PEG ratio of 4.34.
CIEN has a 5-year average PEG ratio of 3.04.
In the last ten years, CIEN's peak PEG ratio of 21.03 was recorded in the Aug 2025 quarter.
Currently, CIEN's PEG ratio is 68% lower than its 10-year historical average.
The 0.46 PEG ratio for CIEN reflects strong earnings growth outpacing the current valuation.
The PEG ratio comes from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jun 23, 2026, Ciena has a P/E ratio of 148.82. Earnings grew at 323.3% over the TTM period ending May 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 0.46. PEG RATIO(0.46) = PE RATIO(148.82) / EPS GROWTH(323.3%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.