Company / FCF Margin
Ciena FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
14.0%
FY2025
5-year range
-7.1% / 14.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+48.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#145 of 263
Information Technology
What the data says
At 14.0%, Ciena's fcf margin ranks #145 of 263 in the Information Technology sector. FCF Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -7.1% in FY2022 to 14.0% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.3%.
Improved from 1.4% to 14.0% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +21.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#145 of 263 in Information TechnologyTop 55% of 263This company 14.0% Sector average -100.3%
▼
+113.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Ciena's fcf margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 48.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 114.3pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.10 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.0% | +48.2% |
| FY2024 | 9.4% | +562.7% |
| FY2023 | 1.4% | +119.9% |
| FY2022 | -7.1% | -155.8% |
| FY2021 | 12.8% | +9.6% |
| FY2020 | 11.6% | +18.7% |
| FY2019 | 9.8% | +87.9% |
| FY2018 | 5.2% | +4.2% |
| FY2017 | 5.0% | -28.5% |
| FY2016 | 7.0% | -14.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026