Ciena Corp (CIEN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Ciena Corp (CIEN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 92.4% as of January 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($212.69 Million) from net assets ($2.79 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See CIEN working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Ciena Corp Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart shows how Ciena Corp's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 26 annual periods from 1997 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 92.4%, reflecting net assets of $2.79 Billion with intangible assets of $212.69 Million USD. See defensive interval ratio of Ciena Corp to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Ciena Corp (1997–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Ciena Corp from 1997 to 2025, covering 26 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see CIEN market cap overview.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91.8% | $2.73 Billion | $224.21 Million | $5.86 Billion | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 2024 | 94.1% | $2.82 Billion | $165.02 Million | $5.64 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2023 | 92.8% | $2.85 Billion | $205.63 Million | $5.60 Billion | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2022 | 97.4% | $2.71 Billion | $69.52 Million | $5.07 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2021 | 97.8% | $3.02 Billion | $65.31 Million | $4.87 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2020 | 96.1% | $2.51 Billion | $96.65 Million | $4.18 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2019 | 94.8% | $2.17 Billion | $112.78 Million | $3.89 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2018 | 92.3% | $1.93 Billion | $148.22 Million | $3.76 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2017 | 95.3% | $2.14 Billion | $101.00 Million | $3.95 Billion | ▲ +14.4 pp |
| 2016 | 80.9% | $766.34 Million | $146.71 Million | $2.88 Billion | ▲ +13.5 pp |
| 2015 | 67.4% | $620.88 Million | $202.67 Million | $2.70 Billion | ▲ +2357.9 pp |
| 2011 | -2290.5% | $13.87 Million | $331.63 Million | $1.95 Billion | ▼ -2122.8 pp |
| 2010 | -167.7% | $159.29 Million | $426.41 Million | $2.12 Billion | ▼ -254.3 pp |
| 2009 | 86.7% | $455.84 Million | $60.82 Million | $1.50 Billion | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2008 | 90.8% | $998.95 Million | $92.25 Million | $2.02 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2007 | 92.1% | $850.15 Million | $67.14 Million | $2.42 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2006 | 87.9% | $753.63 Million | $91.27 Million | $1.84 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2005 | 83.6% | $735.37 Million | $120.32 Million | $1.68 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2004 | 82.0% | $1.15 Billion | $208.01 Million | $2.14 Billion | ▲ +15.4 pp |
| 2003 | 66.6% | $1.33 Billion | $444.45 Million | $2.38 Billion | ▼ -29.3 pp |
| 2002 | 95.9% | $1.53 Billion | $62.46 Million | $2.75 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2001 | 97.8% | $2.13 Billion | $47.87 Million | $3.32 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2000 | 98.9% | $809.84 Million | $9.05 Million | $1.03 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 1999 | 97.6% | $530.50 Million | $12.60 Million | $677.80 Million | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 1998 | 96.6% | $474.90 Million | $16.30 Million | $572.40 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | $363.60 Million | $0.00 | $447.20 Million | — |