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ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

130.95 USD
-0.37 (-0.28%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 10:07:52 AM
Fundamental Rating

8

Taking everything into account, ANET scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ANET was compared to 48 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 expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, ANET could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ANET had positive earnings in the past year.
ANET had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ANET has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ANET always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

ANET has a Return On Assets of 18.60%. This is amongst the best in 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.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.49%, ANET belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
ANET had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.71%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.35%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

ANET has a better Profit Margin (39.73%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ANET's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ANET (42.88%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ANET has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 64.34%, ANET belongs to the best 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ANET has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ANET has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ANET has been increased compared to 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

ANET has an Altman-Z score of 18.69. This indicates that ANET is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ANET (18.69) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
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 18.69
ROIC/WACC2.49
WACC9.43%
ANET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFANET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
The Current ratio of ANET (3.25) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.79 indicates that ANET has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.79, ANET belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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

ANET is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.87% yearly.
ANET is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 21.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.68%
EPS Next 2Y22.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%
EPS Next 5Y21.87%
Revenue Next Year27.38%
Revenue Next 2Y24.42%
Revenue Next 3Y22.96%
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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 47.10, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ANET.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ANET is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.50, ANET is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.41, ANET can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ANET's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ANET to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say ANET is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.1
Fwd PE 38.41
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

ANET's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
ANET's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.76
EV/EBITDA 39.99
ANET Per share dataANET EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ANET's 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ANET's earnings are expected to grow with 21.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y22.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ARISTA NETWORKS INC

NYSE:ANET (12/24/2025, 10:07:52 AM)

130.95

-0.37 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners70.2%
Inst Owner Change1.88%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.9%
Market Cap164.90B
Revenue(TTM)8.45B
Net Income(TTM)3.36B
Analysts81.88
Price Target166.13 (26.87%)
Short Float %1.39%
Short Ratio1.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.6%
Min EPS beat(2)2.99%
Max EPS beat(2)10.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.25%
Min EPS beat(4)2.99%
Max EPS beat(4)12.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.44%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.26%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.51%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.55%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.3%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.98%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.84%
PT rev (1m)1.87%
PT rev (3m)11.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)2%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.1
Fwd PE 38.41
P/S 19.52
P/FCF 40.76
P/OCF 39.82
P/B 13.85
P/tB 14.35
EV/EBITDA 39.99
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY2.12%
EPS(NY)3.41
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)3.29
OCFY2.51%
SpS6.71
BVpS9.46
TBVpS9.12
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number24.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.6%
ROE 28.19%
ROCE 27.07%
ROIC 23.49%
ROICexc 95.95%
ROICexgc 109.92%
OM 42.88%
PM (TTM) 39.73%
GM 64.34%
FCFM 47.89%
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)17.86%
ROE(3y)28.38%
ROE(5y)25.08%
ROIC(3y)23.71%
ROIC(5y)20.75%
ROICexc(3y)67.83%
ROICexc(5y)64.95%
ROICexgc(3y)77.58%
ROICexgc(5y)79.18%
ROCE(3y)27.32%
ROCE(5y)23.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.97%
OM growth 3Y10.26%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y12.61%
PM growth 5Y2.7%
GM growth 3Y0.17%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 145.66%
Cap/Sales 1.12%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 112.28%
Profit Quality 120.54%
Current Ratio 3.25
Quick Ratio 2.79
Altman-Z 18.69
F-Score5
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC2.49
Cap/Depr(3y)57.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.98%
Profit Quality(3y)85.94%
Profit Quality(5y)96.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.75%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y30.17%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y28.68%
EPS Next 2Y22.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%
EPS Next 5Y21.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.75%
Revenue growth 3Y33.43%
Revenue growth 5Y23.77%
Sales Q2Q%27.46%
Revenue Next Year27.38%
Revenue Next 2Y24.42%
Revenue Next 3Y22.96%
Revenue Next 5Y21.06%
EBIT growth 1Y30.09%
EBIT growth 3Y47.12%
EBIT growth 5Y29.59%
EBIT Next Year34.42%
EBIT Next 3Y24.02%
EBIT Next 5Y23.27%
FCF growth 1Y168.1%
FCF growth 3Y56.94%
FCF growth 5Y31.15%
OCF growth 1Y167.5%
OCF growth 3Y53.97%
OCF growth 5Y30.95%

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 for 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.


How financially healthy is ARISTA NETWORKS INC?

The financial health rating of ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) is 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ARISTA NETWORKS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) is expected to grow by 28.68% in the next year.