Ciena Corp (CIEN)vsZebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)
CIEN
Ciena Corp
$576.79
+5.88%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $75.69B
ZBRA
Zebra Technologies Corporation
$229.76
+0.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Zebra Technologies Corporation generates 5% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $5.12B). ZBRA leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 4.5%. ZBRA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. ZBRA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CIEN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
ZBRA
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CIEN.
Margin of Safety
+10.5%
Fair Value
$281.98
Current Price
$229.76
$52.22 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 232.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 29.2x book value
Moderate valuation
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 55.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIEN
The strongest argument for CIEN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZBRA
The strongest argument for ZBRA centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CIEN
The primary concerns for CIEN are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 345.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ZBRA
The primary concerns for ZBRA are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CIEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ZBRA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZBRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
CIEN is growing revenue faster at 33.1% — sustainability is the question.
ZBRA generates stronger free cash flow (327M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZBRA scores higher overall (58/100 vs 52/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Visit Website →Zebra Technologies Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Zebra Technologies Corporation is an American company that manufactures and sells marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies. Its products include thermal barcode label and receipt printers, RFID smart label printers/encoders/fixed & handheld readers/antennas, and card and kiosk printers that are used for barcode labeling, personal identification, and specialty printing, principally in the manufacturing, supply chain, retail, healthcare, and government sectors.
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