AlphaStocks
5.7
Consider Buy

CIENA CORP (CIEN)

Information Technology / Communications Equipment

S&P 500

$390.80

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#321out of 1123 in Information Technology

Is CIENA CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

CIENA CORP (CIEN) scores 5.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates CIENA CORP as Attractive (6/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 84%). CIENA CORP currently trades above its estimated fair value of $324, suggesting limited upside at current prices. CIENA CORP ranks #321 out of 1123 stocks in the Information Technology sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E45.3ROE28.7Market Cap57B

Estimated Fair Value

$324.2121% above

Trading slightly above estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 3.0 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 84%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CIENA CORP (CIEN) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CIENA CORP (CIEN) scores 5.7 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading slightly above estimated fair value.
What is CIENA CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
CIENA CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CIEN overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $324, CIEN appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 21% above its estimated fair value. Trading slightly above estimated fair value.
How does CIEN compare to other Information Technology stocks?
CIENA CORP ranks #321 out of 1123 stocks in the Information Technology sector, placing it in the top 29% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CIEN?
AlphaStocks evaluates CIEN using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.7/10.

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