Company / Operating Margin
Ciena Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
4.1%
FY2025
5-year range
4.1% / 13.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#147 of 269
Information Technology
What the data says
At 4.1%, Ciena's operating margin ranks #147 of 269 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 4.1% in FY2025 to 13.8% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.7%.
Declined from 8.2% to 4.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -9.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#147 of 269 in Information TechnologyTop 55% of 269This company 4.1% Sector average -211.5%
▼
+102.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 215.7pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2020.
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 | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.1% | -0.2% |
| FY2024 | 4.2% | -49.1% |
| FY2023 | 8.2% | +33.0% |
| FY2022 | 6.1% | -55.2% |
| FY2021 | 13.7% | -0.8% |
| FY2020 | 13.8% | +42.0% |
| FY2019 | 9.7% | +30.7% |
| FY2018 | 7.4% | -3.0% |
| FY2017 | 7.7% | +27.5% |
| FY2016 | 6.0% | +46.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026