ANET vs. CIEN: Arista Networks vs. Ciena Stock Comparison
This page compares Arista Networks (ANET) with Ciena (CIEN) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 70.45% | 501.62% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 53.66% | 66.85% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.30 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.02M | 2.84M |
Company Profile
Arista Networks (ANET) and Ciena (CIEN) are both classified in the Communications Equipment sub-industry within the broader Communications Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Profile Item | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Arista Networks, Inc. | Ciena Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Communications Equipment | Communications Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Communications Equipment | Communications Equipment |
| Market Capitalization | 205.55 billion USD | 63.13 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 6, 2014 | February 7, 1997 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Arista Networks (ANET) at 56.10 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Ciena (CIEN) at 149.16 sits in the richer quartile — CIEN needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
56.10
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- ANET
- 56.10
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
149.16
- Max
- 171.43
- CIEN
- 149.16
- Q3
- 83.19
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both look expensive on sales: Ciena (CIEN) at 11.34 sits in the upper P/S ratio quartile, and Arista Networks (ANET) at 21.17 prices even higher, above its industry range.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
21.17
- ANET
- 21.17
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
11.34
- Max
- 19.39
- CIEN
- 11.34
- Q3
- 9.05
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Arista Networks (ANET) at 15.24 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Ciena (CIEN) at 21.83 prices even higher, above its industry range.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
15.24
- Max
- 17.76
- ANET
- 15.24
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
21.83
- CIEN
- 21.83
- Max
- 17.76
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 56.10 | 149.16 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 21.17 | 11.34 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 15.24 | 21.83 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.12% | 1.11% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Arista Networks (ANET) at 31.52% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Ciena (CIEN) at 15.46% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for ANET.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
31.52%
- Max
- 44.16%
- ANET
- 31.52%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
15.46%
- Max
- 44.16%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- CIEN
- 15.46%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Arista Networks (ANET) at 38.32% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Ciena (CIEN) at 7.87% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
38.32%
- ANET
- 38.32%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
7.87%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- CIEN
- 7.87%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Arista Networks (ANET) at 42.74% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Ciena (CIEN) at 15.20% operates around its industry’s norm.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
42.74%
- ANET
- 42.74%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
15.20%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- CIEN
- 15.20%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 31.52% | 15.46% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 14.36% | 6.66% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.32% | 7.87% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 42.74% | 15.20% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 63.54% | 43.05% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 28.60% | 18.79% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 27.15% | 9.50% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 23.32% | 46.55% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 37.08% | -5.27% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 2.83 and Ciena (CIEN) at 2.73 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.83
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- ANET
- 2.83
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.73
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- CIEN
- 2.73
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Ciena (CIEN) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55 against its industry range, while Arista Networks (ANET) reports no figure this period.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
--
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- Min
- 0.00
- ANET
- --
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.55
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- CIEN
- 0.55
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.83 | 2.73 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | 0.55 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.92 | 0.48 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Arista Networks (ANET) nor Ciena (CIEN) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- CIEN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Arista Networks (ANET) nor Ciena (CIEN) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
ANET
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
CIEN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- CIEN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | CIEN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |