Ciena (MEX:CIEN) Tax Provision: MXN-743 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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MEX:CIEN Ciena Corp MEX:CIEN
68 GF Score
Price MXN7,844.00
GF Value MXN1,627.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ciena Tax Provision?

Ciena MEX:CIEN -2.56% 68 Tax Provision is MXN-743 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CIEN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,627.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Ciena's tax provision for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-225 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-743 Mil.

Ciena Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ciena's Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision Chart

Ciena Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Tax Provision
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 769.53 -587.56 -1,242.52 -719.01 -611.09

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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Ciena Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-743 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of MXN-743 Mil mean?
Ciena (MEX:CIEN) has a Tax Provision of MXN-743 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors.
Is Ciena's Tax Provision too high?
Ciena's current Tax Provision is MXN-743 Mil. Overall, Ciena has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ciena's Tax Provision compare to MSI and LITE?
Ciena's Tax Provision of MXN-743 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 Tax Provision for a Hardware company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors. Ciena's current Tax Provision is MXN-743 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 (MEX:CIEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,627.84, compared to a current price of MXN7,844.00 — trading 381.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is MXN-743 Mil. Ciena's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ciena (MEX:CIEN), the current Tax Provision is MXN-743 Mil 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 (MEX:CIEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ciena stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN7,844.00 is trading 381.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,627.84. GuruFocus considers Ciena to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CIEN:

  • Tax Provision: MXN-743 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,627.84 vs. price of MXN7,844.00 (381.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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.
68GF Score

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