Ciena (CIEN) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $18.48 (As of Apr. 2026)

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CIEN Ciena Corp CIEN
72 GF Score
Price $412.39
GF Value $99.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ciena Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Ciena CIEN +2.14% 72 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.48 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CIEN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ciena's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $20.426. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $18.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Ciena's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 19.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 25.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 18.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Ciena was 32.80% per year. The lowest was -28.50% per year. And the median was -4.20% per year.

As of today (2026-08-09), Ciena's current stock price is $412.39. Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $18.48. Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 22.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ciena was 31.59. The lowest was 3.26. And the median was 6.85.


Ciena  (NYSE:CIEN) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=412.39/18.48
=22.32

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ciena was 31.59. The lowest was 3.26. And the median was 6.85.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Ciena Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Ciena Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ciena Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Ciena Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Ciena Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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CIEN vs LITE, HPE, MSI: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ciena Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ciena Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Ciena's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=20.426/333.0200*333.0200
=20.426

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Ciena Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 5.182 240.628 7.172
201610 5.483 241.729 7.554
201701 5.655 242.839 7.755
201704 5.971 244.524 8.132
201707 6.619 244.786 9.005
201710 14.935 246.663 20.164
201801 12.180 247.867 16.364
201804 12.160 250.546 16.163
201807 12.436 252.006 16.434
201810 12.502 252.885 16.464
201901 13.140 251.712 17.384
201904 13.262 255.548 17.283
201907 13.663 256.571 17.734
201910 14.072 257.346 18.210
202001 14.249 257.971 18.394
202004 14.583 256.389 18.942
202007 15.739 259.101 20.229
202010 16.237 260.388 20.766
202101 16.667 261.582 21.219
202104 17.380 267.054 21.673
202107 18.854 273.003 22.999
202110 19.502 276.589 23.481
202201 18.398 281.148 21.792
202204 18.443 289.109 21.244
202207 17.990 296.276 20.221
202210 18.279 298.012 20.426
202301 19.029 299.170 21.182
202304 19.456 303.363 21.358
202307 19.809 305.691 21.580
202310 19.667 307.671 21.287
202401 20.169 308.417 21.778
202404 19.974 313.548 21.214
202407 20.016 314.540 21.192
202410 19.741 315.664 20.826
202501 19.599 317.671 20.546
202504 19.595 320.795 20.342
202507 19.720 323.048 20.329
202510 19.355 0.000
202601 19.741 325.252 20.212
202604 20.426 333.020 20.426

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $18.48 mean?
Ciena (CIEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $18.48 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors.
Is Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Ciena's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.48. Overall, Ciena has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to LITE and HPE?
Ciena's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $18.48 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors. Ciena's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ciena stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ciena (CIEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.09, compared to a current price of $412.39 — trading 316.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.48. Ciena's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ciena (CIEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.48 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ciena (CIEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ciena stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $412.39 is trading 316.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.09. GuruFocus considers Ciena to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CIEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $18.48
  • GF Value™: $99.09 vs. price of $412.39 (316.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CIEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ciena Business Description

Address 7035 Ridge Road, Hanover, MD, USA, 21076
Ciena is a leader in high-speed optical connectivity, providing systems, components, and automation software for telecom providers and enterprises, such as data centers, to enable long-distance connectivity. The company operates through four primary business segments: networking platforms, platform software and services, Blue Planet automation software, and global services. While telecom carriers remain important customers, cloud providers and hyperscalers now drive a significant portion of the business. To meet the demands of AI data centers, customers are adopting Ciena's WaveLogic 6 platform, the first to support 1.6 terabits-per-second capacity.
72GF Score

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