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ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ANET - US0404132054 - Common Stock

140.42 USD
-13.13 (-8.55%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 6:52:40 PM
141 USD
+0.58 (+0.41%)
After Hours: 11/5/2025, 6:52:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ANET. 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

ANET's Return On Assets of 19.67% is amongst the best of the industry. ANET outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.83%, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
ANET's Return On Invested Capital of 23.84% is amongst the best of the industry. ANET outperforms 97.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ANET is significantly above the industry average of 13.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (23.71%) for ANET is below the current ROIC(23.84%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.67%
ROE 29.83%
ROIC 23.84%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 40.89%, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ANET's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 43.14%, ANET belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ANET has grown nicely.
ANET has a Gross Margin of 64.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANET outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ANET has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.14%
PM (TTM) 40.89%
GM 64.24%
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.
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 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

An Altman-Z score of 23.11 indicates that ANET is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 23.11, ANET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% 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 23.11
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC9.09%
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 3.33 indicates that ANET has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ANET has a Current ratio of 3.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. ANET outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
ANET has a Quick Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that ANET is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.82, ANET is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.33
Quick Ratio 2.82
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.75% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ANET shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 19.50% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.77% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.75%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y30.17%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.5%
Revenue growth 3Y33.43%
Revenue growth 5Y23.77%
Sales Q2Q%27.46%

3.2 Future

ANET is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.41% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y26.16%
EPS Next 2Y21.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.92%
EPS Next 5Y19.42%
Revenue Next Year25.2%
Revenue Next 2Y22.94%
Revenue Next 3Y21.75%
Revenue Next 5Y19.59%

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 5B 10B 15B
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 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 50.51, ANET can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ANET is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ANET to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say ANET is valued expensively.
ANET is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.91.
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 (22.35), we can say ANET is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.51
Fwd PE 41.91
ANET Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsANET Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

ANET's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ANET.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.4
EV/EBITDA 50.91
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ANET does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ANET has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ANET's earnings are expected to grow with 20.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)1.67
EPS Next 2Y21.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ANET does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ARISTA NETWORKS INC

NYSE:ANET (11/5/2025, 6:52:40 PM)

After market: 141 +0.58 (+0.41%)

140.42

-13.13 (-8.55%)

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 Owners69.05%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners3.35%
Ins Owner Change-0.68%
Market Cap176.49B
Revenue(TTM)7.00B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts82.42
Price Target163.07 (16.13%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio1.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)8.98%
Min EPS beat(2)7.74%
Max EPS beat(2)10.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.73%
Min EPS beat(4)7.74%
Max EPS beat(4)12.91%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.75%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.47%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.55%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.68%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.77%
PT rev (1m)9.17%
PT rev (3m)47.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.51
Fwd PE 41.91
P/S 22.2
P/FCF 44.4
P/OCF 43.61
P/B 16.19
P/tB 16.83
EV/EBITDA 50.91
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY1.98%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY2.39%
FCF(TTM)3.16
FCFY2.25%
OCF(TTM)3.22
OCFY2.29%
SpS6.33
BVpS8.67
TBVpS8.34
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)1.67
Graham Number23.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.67%
ROE 29.83%
ROCE 27.48%
ROIC 23.84%
ROICexc 81.79%
ROICexgc 92.37%
OM 43.14%
PM (TTM) 40.89%
GM 64.24%
FCFM 50%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 124.95%
Cap/Sales 0.9%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 116.05%
Profit Quality 122.26%
Current Ratio 3.33
Quick Ratio 2.82
Altman-Z 23.11
F-Score6
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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 Y26.16%
EPS Next 2Y21.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.92%
EPS Next 5Y19.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.5%
Revenue growth 3Y33.43%
Revenue growth 5Y23.77%
Sales Q2Q%27.46%
Revenue Next Year25.2%
Revenue Next 2Y22.94%
Revenue Next 3Y21.75%
Revenue Next 5Y19.59%
EBIT growth 1Y31.8%
EBIT growth 3Y47.12%
EBIT growth 5Y29.59%
EBIT Next Year29.88%
EBIT Next 3Y22%
EBIT Next 5Y20.74%
FCF growth 1Y320.65%
FCF growth 3Y56.94%
FCF growth 5Y31.15%
OCF growth 1Y311.66%
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 7 / 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 26.16% in the next year.