Ciena (CIEN) NonCurrent Deferred Revenue: $100 Mil (As of Jul. 2026)

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CIEN Ciena Corp CIEN
76 GF Score
Price $341.29
GF Value $112.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ciena NonCurrent Deferred Revenue?

Ciena CIEN +6.32% 76 NonCurrent Deferred Revenue is $100 Mil as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates CIEN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Non-Current Deferred Revenue represents the non-current portion of deferred revenue amount as of the balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized and is not expected be recognized in the next twelve months.

Ciena's non-current deferred revenue for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $100 Mil.

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What does a NonCurrent Deferred Revenue of $100 Mil mean?
Ciena (CIEN) has a NonCurrent Deferred Revenue of $100 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Deferred revenue is a liability related to revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized and is not expected be recognized in the next twelve months. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors.
Is Ciena's NonCurrent Deferred Revenue too high?
Ciena's current NonCurrent Deferred Revenue is $100 Mil. Overall, Ciena has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ciena's NonCurrent Deferred Revenue compare to HPE and UI?
Ciena's NonCurrent Deferred Revenue of $100 Mil 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 NonCurrent Deferred Revenue for a Hardware company?
A good NonCurrent Deferred Revenue depends on the Hardware industry context. However, NonCurrent Deferred Revenue 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 NonCurrent Deferred Revenue mean?
A high NonCurrent Deferred Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Deferred revenue is a liability related to revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized and is not expected be recognized in the next twelve months. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors. Ciena's current NonCurrent Deferred Revenue is $100 Mil. 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 $112.97, compared to a current price of $341.29 — trading 202.1% above its estimated fair value. The current NonCurrent Deferred Revenue is $100 Mil. Ciena's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is NonCurrent Deferred Revenue calculated?
NonCurrent Deferred Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ciena (CIEN), the current NonCurrent Deferred Revenue is $100 Mil as of Jul. 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 $341.29 is trading 202.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.97. GuruFocus considers Ciena to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CIEN:

  • NonCurrent Deferred Revenue: $100 Mil
  • GF Value™: $112.97 vs. price of $341.29 (202.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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.
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