CIEN vs. FN: Ciena vs. Fabrinet Stock Comparison
This page compares Ciena (CIEN) 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 | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 501.62% | 137.77% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 66.85% | 67.00% |
| Beta | 1.30 | 1.19 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 2.84M | 819.12K |
Company Profile
Ciena (CIEN) and Fabrinet (FN) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but CIEN is classified in Communications Equipment while FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components.
| Profile Item | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ciena Corporation | 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 | 63.13 billion USD | 21.89 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | February 7, 1997 | June 25, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 52.36 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.
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
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 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Ciena (CIEN) at 11.34 sits in the pricier quartile — CIEN costs more per dollar of sales.
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
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 look rich against book: Fabrinet (FN) at 9.50 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Ciena (CIEN) at 21.83 prices even higher, above its industry range.
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
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 | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 149.16 | 52.36 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 11.34 | 5.17 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 21.83 | 9.50 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.11% | -0.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 19.99% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Ciena (CIEN) at 15.46% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for FN.
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%
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)
Both Ciena (CIEN) at 7.87% and Fabrinet (FN) at 9.94% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.
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%
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)
Both Ciena (CIEN) at 15.20% and Fabrinet (FN) at 9.89% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
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%
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 | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 15.46% | 19.99% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.66% | 8.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.87% | 9.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.20% | 9.89% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.05% | 12.04% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 18.79% | 18.60% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 9.50% | 14.76% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 46.55% | 13.21% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -5.27% | 19.60% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Ciena (CIEN) at 2.73 and Fabrinet (FN) at 2.55 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
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
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)
Fabrinet (FN) at 0.00 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Ciena (CIEN) at 0.55 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
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
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 | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.73 | 2.55 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.55 | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.48 | -1.96 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Ciena (CIEN) nor Fabrinet (FN) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
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%
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 Ciena (CIEN) nor Fabrinet (FN) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
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%
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 | CIEN | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |