ANET vs. FN: Arista Networks vs. Fabrinet Stock Comparison
This page compares Arista Networks (ANET) with Fabrinet (FN) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 70.45% | 137.77% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 53.66% | 67.00% |
| Beta | 1.60 | 1.19 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.02M | 819.12K |
Company Profile
Arista Networks (ANET) and Fabrinet (FN) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but ANET is classified in Communications Equipment while FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components.
| Profile Item | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Arista Networks, Inc. | Fabrinet |
| Country/Region | United States | Cayman Islands |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Communications Equipment | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Communications Equipment | Electronic Manufacturing Services |
| Market Capitalization | 205.55 billion USD | 21.89 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 6, 2014 | June 25, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 56.10 and Fabrinet (FN) at 52.36 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
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
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
52.36
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- FN
- 52.36
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 5.17 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Arista Networks (ANET) at 21.17 clears its benchmark range — ANET looks notably rich on sales.
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
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
5.17
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- FN
- 5.17
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 15.24 and Fabrinet (FN) at 9.50 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper P/B ratio quartile of their industries.
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
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.50
- Max
- 17.76
- FN
- 9.50
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 56.10 | 52.36 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 21.17 | 5.17 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 15.24 | 9.50 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.12% | -0.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 31.52% and Fabrinet (FN) at 19.99% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.
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%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
19.99%
- Max
- 44.16%
- FN
- 19.99%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- 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 Fabrinet (FN) at 9.94% 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%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.94%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- FN
- 9.94%
- 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 Fabrinet (FN) at 9.89% 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%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.89%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- FN
- 9.89%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 31.52% | 19.99% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 14.36% | 8.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.32% | 9.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 42.74% | 9.89% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 63.54% | 12.04% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 28.60% | 18.60% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 27.15% | 14.76% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 23.32% | 13.21% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 37.08% | 19.60% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 2.83 and Fabrinet (FN) at 2.55 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
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.55
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- FN
- 2.55
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Fabrinet (FN) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 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
- --
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- FN
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.83 | 2.55 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.92 | -1.96 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Arista Networks (ANET) nor Fabrinet (FN) 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%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Arista Networks (ANET) nor Fabrinet (FN) 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%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | ANET | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |