Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Ciena Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
2.1%
FY2025
5-year range
1.5% / 10.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+40.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#165 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
At 2.1%, Ciena's return on assets (roa) ranks #165 of 294 in the Information Technology sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -9.2% in FY2018 to 31.9% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.5%.
Declined from 4.5% to 2.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -6.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#165 of 294 in Information TechnologyTop 56% of 294This company 2.1% Sector average 0.7%
▼
+213.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 40.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 1.4pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2018.
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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 2.1% | +40.9% |
| FY2024 | 1.5% | -67.3% |
| FY2023 | 4.5% | +50.7% |
| FY2022 | 3.0% | -70.6% |
| FY2021 | 10.3% | +19.0% |
| FY2020 | 8.6% | +32.7% |
| FY2019 | 6.5% | +170.9% |
| FY2018 | -9.2% | -128.8% |
| FY2017 | 31.9% | +1162.1% |
| FY2016 | 2.5% | +488.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026