Calculated
DCF
Free cash flow, growth, discount rate, and terminal growth form an intrinsic value range.
63.79 USD109.61 USD147.56 USD
109.61 USDThis model is a limited scenario reference for this sector.
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TechnologyCommunication EquipmentUS
Ciena Corp. (CIEN) Valuation Assumptions
Review Ciena Corp. (CIEN) valuation assumptions across intrinsic value, DCF, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and financial trends.
US · US · USD
Latest price535.29 USD
30D+39.44%
Price vs model median+2,723%Model median is the median base output from applicable absolute models, excluding Reverse DCF.
What price implies
Current price implied expectations
At 535.29 USD, the model implies roughly 38.11% annual FCF growth for 10 years, with required long-term operating margin near 4.88% and terminal growth around 3%. This module is a research reference.
Implied FCF CAGR38.11%
10-year Reverse DCF scenario
Required long-term operating margin4.88%
Five-year median × 0.95
Implied terminal growth3%
From current model assumptions
Discount rate assumption9.5%
Estimated from current sector rules
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Forecast horizon10Y
Valuation overview
Stock valuation context
Ciena Corp. (CIEN) valuation on TickerVal is designed to help readers understand the operating expectations embedded in the current market price. At 535.29 USD, the page brings intrinsic value analysis, DCF outputs, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and valuation assumptions into one research view within the Technology sector and the Communication Equipment industry. Instead of treating one model as a final answer, TickerVal compares cash-flow, earnings-power, balance-sheet, and relative-multiple lenses so the differences between models are visible. The reverse DCF view currently shows implied growth of 38.1%, while the model median reference sits at +2,723% versus the current price. The DCF and reverse DCF sections focus on free cash flow, discount rate, terminal growth, and the long-term growth path implied by the current price. EV/EBITDA and P/FCF provide additional context for capital structure and cash-flow multiples. The financial trends section connects those valuation assumptions back to reported revenue of 5B USD, free cash flow of 665M USD, margins, and balance-sheet facts from public filings. Readers can use the layout to compare assumptions across models before reviewing the underlying source data. This page is intended for transparent research reference, model review, and assumption checking.
Valuation model range vs. current price
Each row shows a model output range, with a vertical line for the current price.
DCFCalculated · Limited reference
63.79 USD-147.56 USD
Earnings Power ValueCalculated
10.72 USD-10.72 USD
Graham NumberCalculated · Limited reference
18.96 USD-18.96 USD
Owner EarningsCalculated
13.46 USD-28.11 USD
Current price reference line
Why models disagree
Different models rely on different financial facts. The status blocks show which lenses fit this page data.
| Model | Fit | Context |
|---|---|---|
| DCF | Limited | Latest FCF is an outlier, so DCF is a limited scenario reference. |
| Owner Earnings | Suitable | Useful when net income, D&A, and capex support owner-earnings scenarios. |
| Reverse DCF | Suitable | Shows the FCF growth implied by current price under stated assumptions. |
| Earnings Power Value | Suitable | Useful for mature operating profit, with limited emphasis on growth. |
| Graham Number | Limited | Works best when EPS and book value are both positive. |
| Dividend Discount Model | Not meaningful | Needs explicit dividend history, which is not included in the current version. |
| Net-Net Liquidation Value | Not meaningful | Requires current asset and liability detail beyond the current data set. |
| PEG | Limited | A quick growth multiple lens when EPS history is positive. |
| EV/EBITDA | Limited | Useful for capital structure context when operating profit is available. |
| P/FCF | Limited | A compact free-cash-flow multiple view for positive FCF years. |
| P/B | Limited | More useful for asset-heavy balance sheets than asset-light companies. |
| P/S | Limited | A revenue multiple lens when profit or FCF is not stable. |
| Peer Comparison | Not meaningful | Standardized peer comparisons are not included in the current version. |
Model calculation reference
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Current price535.29 USD
Model median reference18.96 USD
Price vs model median+2,723%
Price date2026/05/01
13.46 USD18.96 USD18.96 USD
+2,723%
Calculated
Owner Earnings
Uses net income, D&A, and capex as an owner-earnings proxy.
13.46 USD21.64 USD28.11 USD
+2,374%
21.64 USDCurrent price is 2373.5% above the base model value.Adjusted reference: 53.18 USD
Calculated
Reverse DCF
Solves the forward FCF growth rate implied by the current price.
Implied growth38.1%
Current price implies roughly 38.1% annualized FCF growth.
38.1%Current price implies roughly 38.1% annualized FCF growth.
Calculated
Earnings Power Value
Estimates earnings power value without assuming growth.
10.72 USD10.72 USD10.72 USD
+4,893%
10.72 USDCurrent price is 4894.5% above the base model value.
Updated: 2026/05/03
Key financial trend
Annual financial metrics with switchable views. · Unit: USD
FY2025 · Nov 2025 report13 records
Revenue5B USD
Net income123M USD
Free cash flow665M USD
CapEx141M USD
Operating cash flow806M USD
Valuation basis and non-recurring items
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Valuation basis and non-recurring items
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A positive amountAfterTax means the item increased reported net income; a negative value means it reduced reported net income. Adjusted net income = reported net income minus total after-tax impact. Valuation defaults to reported figures; adjusted figures are shown to observe one-time-item impact.
| Period | Item | Category | After-tax impact | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/11/01 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -127M USD | Medium |
| 2024/11/02 | Asset impairment | Impairment | -3M USD | Medium |
| 2024/11/02 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -24M USD | Medium |
| 2023/10/28 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -23M USD | Medium |
| 2022/10/29 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -18M USD | Medium |
| 2026/01/31 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -1M USD | Medium |
| 2025/10/31 | Asset sale gain/loss | Asset sale gain/loss | 2M USD | Medium |
| 2025/10/31 | Special income/charges | Other | -85M USD | Medium |
| 2025/10/31 | Write-off | Impairment | -84M USD | Medium |
| 2025/08/02 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -4M USD | Medium |
| 2025/05/03 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -3M USD | Medium |
| 2025/02/01 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -1M USD | Medium |
| 2024/07/27 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -17M USD | Medium |
| 2024/04/27 | Restructuring charges | Restructuring | -16M USD | Medium |
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Quarterly and annual financial table
Financial DetailsShowing latest 5 / 13
| Period | Type | Revenue | Net Income | Adjusted net income | Free Cash Flow | Diluted EPS | Adjusted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/11/01 | Annual | 5B USD | 123M USD | 250M USD | 665M USD | 0.85 | 1.72 |
| 2024/11/02 | Annual | 4B USD | 84M USD | 111M USD | 378M USD | 0.58 | 0.76 |
| 2023/10/28 | Annual | 4B USD | 255M USD | 278M USD | 62M USD | 1.71 | 1.87 |
| 2022/10/29 | Annual | 4B USD | 153M USD | 171M USD | -259M USD | 1 | 1.12 |
| 2021/10/31 | Annual | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Data source and quality
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FAQ
Quick notes on price-implied expectations, model differences, and source data.
What is Ciena Corp.'s intrinsic value?
Ciena Corp.'s intrinsic value on TickerVal is reviewed through DCF outputs, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, valuation assumptions, and financial trends from public filings.
How is CIEN valued on TickerVal?
TickerVal values CIEN by comparing intrinsic value models, DCF and reverse DCF assumptions, cash-flow multiples, earnings-power references, and reported financial trends.
What does the current stock price imply?
The reverse DCF view estimates the free-cash-flow growth path implied by the current stock price under stated discount-rate and terminal-growth assumptions.
Which valuation models are used?
TickerVal uses DCF, reverse DCF, Owner Earnings, EPV, Graham Number, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, P/B, P/S, and other model references where the underlying data is available.
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