Ciena Corp (CIEN)vsHarmonic Inc (HLIT)
CIEN
Ciena Corp
$349.54
+4.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $49.57B
HLIT
Harmonic Inc
$11.25
-6.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ciena Corp generates 1256% more annual revenue ($6.02B vs $443.88M). CIEN leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs -10.6%. CIEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. CIEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
CIEN
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
HLIT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CIEN.
Margin of Safety
-56.5%
Fair Value
$7.44
Current Price
$11.25
$3.81 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 37.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 422.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 53.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 31.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -11.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIEN
The strongest argument for CIEN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 37.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HLIT
The strongest argument for HLIT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 53.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CIEN
The primary concerns for CIEN are Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 78.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HLIT
The primary concerns for HLIT are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CIEN profiles as a growth stock while HLIT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLIT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
HLIT is growing revenue faster at 53.5% — sustainability is the question.
CIEN generates stronger free cash flow (116M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CIEN scores higher overall (70/100 vs 59/100) and 37.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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