Ciena Corp (CIEN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Ciena Corp (CIEN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.082x as of January 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 ($227.65 Million) by net assets ($2.79 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See CIEN net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check CIEN operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Ciena Corp Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Ciena Corp ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Astera Labs, Inc.
NASDAQ:ALAB
|
0.050x |
|
Hindustan Unilever Limited
NSE:HINDUNILVR
|
0.128x |
|
JAPAN POST BK UNSP.ADR/1
F:5JP0
|
N/A |
|
Elite Material Co Ltd
TW:2383
|
0.056x |
|
Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.
KO:005380
|
-0.016x |
|
Fastenal Company
NASDAQ:FAST
|
0.095x |
|
Ametek Inc
NYSE:AME
|
0.041x |
|
Corteva Inc
NYSE:CTVA
|
0.179x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CIEN company net worth.
| 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