Ciena Corporation
CIENTechnologyNASDAQCommunication Equipment
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Daily timeframePart of the technology sector, Ciena Corporation (CIEN) is listed under Communication Equipment. The company carries a $48.40B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It operates through Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services segments.
Market Cap
$48.40B
Beta
1.31
P/E (TTM)
76.52
P/E (Fwd)
29.47
EPS (TTM)
$4.46
EPS (Fwd)
$11.58
ROE
22.4%
ROA
7.7%
Cash
$2.63B
Total Debt
$3.29B
Free CF
$633.4M
52W Change
147.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CIEN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, CIEN finished 17.12% below its 150-day moving average ($427.34) and 5.78% below its 200-day moving average ($375.89). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CIEN overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, CIEN's RSI(14) was 27.9, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Ciena Corporation carries $3.29B in total debt against $2.63B in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $633.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 22.4%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $3.63B (2022) to $4.77B (2025), reflecting a 31% increase over the period.
At over 50x earnings, CIEN carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CIEN's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.