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.
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. Read CIEN total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A
F:BVXB
|
-0.202x |
|
RIO Tinto Ltd
AU:RIO
|
0.151x |
|
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co Ltd
SHG:600000
|
0.255x |
|
IDEXX Laboratories Inc
NASDAQ:IDXX
|
0.222x |
|
Cheniere Energy Inc
NYSE MKT:LNG
|
0.124x |
|
Ambev S.A
MX:ABEVN
|
0.075x |
|
UCB S.A. UNSP.ADR 1/2
F:UNC0
|
N/A |
|
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
PA:SGO
|
0.060x |
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 Ciena Corp (CIEN) total market value.
| 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