JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:JNPR - US48203R1041 - Common Stock
39.95 USD
+0.02 (+0.05%)
40 USD
+0.05 (+0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JNPR. JNPR was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. JNPR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. JNPR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- JNPR had positive earnings in the past year.
- JNPR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- JNPR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- JNPR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- JNPR has a better Return On Assets (3.50%) than 74.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR has a better Return On Equity (7.31%) than 78.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR's Return On Invested Capital of 4.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JNPR is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.51% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.36%
ROE(3y)7.82%
ROE(5y)6.99%
ROIC(3y)5.28%
ROIC(5y)5.06%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of JNPR (6.78%) is better than 78.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- JNPR has a Operating Margin of 8.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 74.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of JNPR (58.70%) is better than 82.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JNPR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.78% | ||
| GM | 58.7% |
OM growth 3Y-7.6%
OM growth 5Y-7.76%
PM growth 3Y2.07%
PM growth 5Y-6.07%
GM growth 3Y0.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- JNPR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- JNPR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for JNPR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JNPR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- JNPR has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is not the best score and indicates that JNPR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of JNPR (2.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JNPR is 2.41, which is a good value as it means it would take JNPR, 2.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- JNPR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.41. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that JNPR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of JNPR (0.34) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- JNPR has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that JNPR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.49, JNPR is not doing good in the industry: 64.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- JNPR has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that JNPR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JNPR has a Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- JNPR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.58%.
- JNPR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.56%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.58%
EPS 3Y-0.57%
EPS 5Y0%
EPS Q2Q%48.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y2.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, JNPR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.03% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.27%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.48, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JNPR.
- JNPR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JNPR is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNPR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81, the valuation of JNPR can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JNPR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say JNPR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JNPR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNPR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- JNPR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of JNPR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JNPR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, JNPR pays a better dividend. On top of this JNPR pays more dividend than 86.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- JNPR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JNPR has a limited annual growth rate of 3.01%.
- JNPR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- JNPR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- 82.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JNPR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of JNPR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
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GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/amc
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Inst Owners87.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.71%
Ins Owners1.36%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.36B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)352.80M
Analysts70
Price Target40.8 (2.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
DP82.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.27%
Max EPS beat(2)7.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.7%
Max EPS beat(4)7.86%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.17%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.33%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.58%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.09%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | 12.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.11 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY5.84%
SpS15.57
BVpS14.44
TBVpS3.18
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.31% | ||
| ROCE | 6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.53% | ||
| OM | 8.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.78% | ||
| GM | 58.7% | ||
| FCFM | 12.96% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)3.36%
ROE(3y)7.82%
ROE(5y)6.99%
ROIC(3y)5.28%
ROIC(5y)5.06%
ROICexc(3y)6.32%
ROICexc(5y)6.19%
ROICexgc(3y)16.91%
ROICexgc(5y)18.5%
ROCE(3y)6.68%
ROCE(5y)6.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.42%
OM growth 3Y-7.6%
OM growth 5Y-7.76%
PM growth 3Y2.07%
PM growth 5Y-6.07%
GM growth 3Y0.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.69 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 128.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 191.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score6
WACC9.78%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)67.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.58%
EPS 3Y-0.57%
EPS 5Y0%
EPS Q2Q%48.28%
EPS Next Y21.27%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y2.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%
Revenue Next Year6.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.29%
EBIT Next Year49.52%
EBIT Next 3Y18.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2674.81%
FCF growth 3Y4.48%
FCF growth 5Y9.91%
OCF growth 1Y712.08%
OCF growth 3Y4.55%
OCF growth 5Y8.3%
JUNIPER NETWORKS INC / JNPR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for JNPR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JNPR.
What is the valuation status for JNPR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of JNPR stock?
JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 21.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.
Is the dividend of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.37%.