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ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ANET - US0404132054 - Common Stock

136.34 USD
-2.07 (-1.5%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
136.423 USD
+0.08 (+0.06%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

Taking everything into account, ANET scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ANET was compared to 49 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ANET a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ANET is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make ANET a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ANET was profitable.
  • In the past year ANET had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ANET has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ANET had a positive operating cash flow.
ANET Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFANET Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • ANET's Return On Assets of 18.60% is amongst the best of the industry. ANET outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
  • ANET's Return On Equity of 28.19% is amongst the best of the industry. ANET outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.49%, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ANET is significantly above the industry average of 12.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.6%
ROE 28.19%
ROIC 23.49%
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)17.86%
ROE(3y)28.38%
ROE(5y)25.08%
ROIC(3y)23.71%
ROIC(5y)20.75%
ANET Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICANET Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 39.73%, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ANET has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 42.88%, ANET belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ANET's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.34%, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ANET has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.88%
PM (TTM) 39.73%
GM 64.34%
OM growth 3Y10.26%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y12.61%
PM growth 5Y2.7%
GM growth 3Y0.17%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
ANET Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsANET Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ANET is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ANET has more shares outstanding
  • ANET has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • ANET has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ANET Yearly Shares OutstandingANET Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ANET Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsANET Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • ANET has an Altman-Z score of 19.56. This indicates that ANET is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 19.56, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • There is no outstanding debt for ANET. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 19.56
ROIC/WACC2.46
WACC9.55%
ANET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFANET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.25 indicates that ANET has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.25, ANET belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.79 indicates that ANET has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • ANET's Quick ratio of 2.79 is amongst the best of the industry. ANET outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.25
Quick Ratio 2.79
ANET Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesANET Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ANET shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.75%, which is quite impressive.
  • ANET shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.17% yearly.
  • ANET shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 27.75%.
  • Measured over the past years, ANET shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.75%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y30.17%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.75%
Revenue growth 3Y33.43%
Revenue growth 5Y23.77%
Sales Q2Q%27.46%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.87% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.06% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y28.73%
EPS Next 2Y22.53%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5Y21.87%
Revenue Next Year27.41%
Revenue Next 2Y24.57%
Revenue Next 3Y22.94%
Revenue Next 5Y21.06%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ANET Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesANET Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
ANET Yearly EPS VS EstimatesANET Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 49.04, the valuation of ANET can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ANET is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • ANET's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ANET.
  • ANET's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, ANET is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.04
Fwd PE 39.96
ANET Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsANET Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ANET is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • ANET's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.43
EV/EBITDA 42.41
ANET Per share dataANET EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ANET may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ANET's earnings are expected to grow with 21.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y22.53%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ANET does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ARISTA NETWORKS INC / ANET FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to ANET.


What is the valuation status of ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ANET stock?

ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) is expected to grow by 28.73% in the next year.