CERAGON NETWORKS LTD (CRNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CRNT - IL0010851660 - Common Stock
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CRNT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CRNT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CRNT may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CRNT was profitable.
CRNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CRNT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CRNT reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
CRNT's Return On Assets of 4.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRNT outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.91%, CRNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.39%, CRNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.14% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROIC | 10.39% |
ROA(3y)0.75%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)0.89%
ROE(5y)-3.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CRNT's Profit Margin of 3.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRNT outperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.89%, CRNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRNT has grown nicely.
CRNT's Gross Margin of 34.87% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRNT is outperformed by 60.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRNT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.57% | ||
| GM | 34.87% |
OM growth 3Y71.41%
OM growth 5Y22.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.77%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CRNT is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CRNT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CRNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CRNT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.50, we must say that CRNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.50, CRNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRNT is 1.77, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CRNT, only 1.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.77, CRNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that CRNT is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.12, CRNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
CRNT has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that CRNT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.86, CRNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CRNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRNT's Quick ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CRNT outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 49.76% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 110.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
CRNT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.06%.
Measured over the past years, CRNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.76%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y110.16%
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.06%
Revenue growth 3Y10.67%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%-14.39%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CRNT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.47% on average per year.
CRNT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-52.86%
EPS Next 2Y-10.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CRNT is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.42.
97.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CRNT is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.12, the valuation of CRNT can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRNT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CRNT is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, CRNT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRNT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CRNT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRNT is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-10.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CRNT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:CRNT (9/15/2025, 9:46:09 AM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.87%
Inst Owner Change8.94%
Ins Owners14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap178.88M
Analysts81.82
Price Target4.85 (143.72%)
Short Float %2.16%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.86%
Max EPS beat(2)17.65%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)14.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.86%
Max EPS beat(4)74.29%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.74%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.65%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.08%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)-19.15%
PT rev (3m)-22.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-45.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-32.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY15.58%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY16.35%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY6.46%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY15.78%
SpS4.23
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.14% | ||
| ROE | 7.91% | ||
| ROCE | 16.7% | ||
| ROIC | 10.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.46% | ||
| OM | 8.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.57% | ||
| GM | 34.87% | ||
| FCFM | 3.04% |
ROA(3y)0.75%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)0.89%
ROE(5y)-3.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y93.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y31.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y86.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.42%
OM growth 3Y71.41%
OM growth 5Y22.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.77%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
F-Score6
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)125.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.76%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y110.16%
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
EPS Next Y-52.86%
EPS Next 2Y-10.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.06%
Revenue growth 3Y10.67%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%-14.39%
Revenue Next Year-13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.86%
EBIT growth 3Y89.71%
EBIT growth 5Y30.47%
EBIT Next Year-0.28%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y261.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y316.24%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A