Ciena Corp (CIEN)vsHarmonic Inc (HLIT)
CIEN
Ciena Corp
$437.70
+1.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.74B
HLIT
Harmonic Inc
$9.51
+2.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ciena Corp generates 1321% more annual revenue ($5.12B vs $360.52M). CIEN leads profitability with a 4.5% profit margin vs -12.0%. CIEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. CIEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CIEN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
HLIT
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-299.5%
Fair Value
$74.41
Current Price
$437.70
$363.29 premium
Margin of Safety
-14200.0%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$9.51
$9.44 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.3% earnings growth
4.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.8%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIEN
The strongest argument for CIEN centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HLIT
The strongest argument for HLIT centers on Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CIEN
The primary concerns for CIEN are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 270.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HLIT
The primary concerns for HLIT are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Operating Margin. A P/E of 951.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CIEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HLIT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CIEN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
CIEN is growing revenue faster at 33.1% — sustainability is the question.
CIEN generates stronger free cash flow (154M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CIEN scores higher overall (54/100 vs 34/100) and 33.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ciena Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Ciena Corporation provides hardware, software, and network services that support the transport, routing, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic on communications networks worldwide. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.
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TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Harmonic Inc. provides global video delivery software, products, system solutions and services. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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