Company / Gross Margin
Ciena Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
42.0%
FY2025
5-year range
42.0% / 47.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#145 of 212
Information Technology
What the data says
At 42.0%, Ciena's gross margin ranks #145 of 212 in the Information Technology sector.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
42.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.8%.
Remained stable around 42.0% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#145 of 212 in Information TechnologyTop 68% of 212This company 42.0% Sector average 53.4%
▼
-21.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 11.3pp below the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2021.
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 | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 42.0% | -1.8% |
| FY2024 | 42.8% | +0.0% |
| FY2023 | 42.8% | -0.3% |
| FY2022 | 43.0% | -9.7% |
| FY2021 | 47.6% | +1.6% |
| FY2020 | 46.8% | +8.4% |
| FY2019 | 43.2% | +1.6% |
| FY2018 | 42.5% | -4.5% |
| FY2017 | 44.5% | -0.4% |
| FY2016 | 44.7% | +1.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026