Ciena Corp (CIEN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Ciena Corp (CIEN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.090x as of April 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($259.70 Million) by net assets ($2.89 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see Ciena Corp stock valuation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Ciena Corp - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ciena Corp's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Ciena Corp Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Ciena Corp ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore Ciena Corp cash flow quality index to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
ArcelorMittal SA ADR
NYSE:MT
|
0.017x |
|
Constellation Software Inc.
TO:CSU
|
0.167x |
|
Infosys Limited
NSE:INFY
|
0.109x |
|
eBay Inc
NASDAQ:EBAY
|
0.112x |
|
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
NYSE:WAB
|
0.018x |
|
Commerzbank AG
F:ZZMS
|
-0.217x |
|
Cheniere Energy Inc
NYSE MKT:LNG
|
0.124x |
|
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A
F:BVXB
|
-0.202x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Ciena Corp (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Ciena Corp from 1997 to 2025. View latest Ciena Corp stock price today for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | $2.73 Billion | $806.09 Million | 0.295x | +61.65% |
| 2024-10-31 | $2.82 Billion | $514.53 Million | 0.183x | +209.16% |
| 2023-10-31 | $2.85 Billion | $168.33 Million | 0.059x | +195.57% |
| 2022-10-31 | $2.71 Billion | $-167.76 Million | -0.062x | -134.48% |
| 2021-10-31 | $3.02 Billion | $541.65 Million | 0.179x | -8.82% |
| 2020-10-31 | $2.51 Billion | $493.65 Million | 0.197x | +3.45% |
| 2019-10-31 | $2.17 Billion | $413.14 Million | 0.190x | +60.02% |
| 2018-10-31 | $1.93 Billion | $229.26 Million | 0.119x | +8.08% |
| 2017-10-31 | $2.14 Billion | $234.88 Million | 0.110x | -70.90% |
| 2016-10-31 | $766.34 Million | $289.52 Million | 0.378x | -10.51% |
| 2015-10-31 | $620.88 Million | $262.11 Million | 0.422x | +132.72% |
| 2014-10-31 | $-69.61 Million | $89.82 Million | -1.290x | -138.75% |
| 2013-10-31 | $-82.68 Million | $44.68 Million | -0.540x | +55.10% |
| 2012-10-31 | $-88.97 Million | $107.09 Million | -1.204x | +81.55% |
| 2011-10-31 | $13.87 Million | $-90.48 Million | -6.522x | -353.68% |
| 2010-10-31 | $159.29 Million | $-229.01 Million | -1.438x | -8930.92% |
| 2009-10-31 | $455.84 Million | $7.42 Million | 0.016x | -86.17% |
| 2008-10-31 | $998.95 Million | $117.62 Million | 0.118x | -7.95% |
| 2007-10-31 | $850.15 Million | $108.74 Million | 0.128x | +221.42% |
| 2006-10-31 | $753.63 Million | $-79.39 Million | -0.105x | +66.36% |
| 2005-10-31 | $735.37 Million | $-230.27 Million | -0.313x | -47.29% |
| 2004-10-31 | $1.15 Billion | $-245.44 Million | -0.213x | -17.32% |
| 2003-10-31 | $1.33 Billion | $-241.16 Million | -0.181x | -985.15% |
| 2002-10-31 | $1.53 Billion | $-25.50 Million | -0.017x | -122.65% |
| 2001-10-31 | $2.13 Billion | $156.99 Million | 0.074x | +1.15% |
| 2000-10-31 | $809.84 Million | $59.04 Million | 0.073x | +118.50% |
| 1999-10-31 | $530.50 Million | $17.70 Million | 0.033x | -55.37% |
| 1998-10-31 | $474.90 Million | $35.50 Million | 0.075x | -66.07% |
| 1997-10-31 | $363.60 Million | $80.10 Million | 0.220x | -- |
About Ciena Corp
Ciena Corporation, a network technology company, provides hardware, software, and services for various network operators in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. It operates through Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services segments. The Networking Platforms segment consists … Read more