JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JNPR • US48203R1041
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This JNPR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. JNPR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- JNPR had positive earnings in the past year.
- JNPR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years JNPR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years JNPR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.50%, JNPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNPR has a Return On Equity of 7.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of JNPR (4.51%) is better than 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 10.45%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.78%, JNPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JNPR has declined.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JNPR has declined.
- JNPR's Gross Margin of 58.70% is amongst the best of the industry. JNPR outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. JNPR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JNPR is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JNPR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, JNPR has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for JNPR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- JNPR has a Altman-Z score (2.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- JNPR has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.41. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JNPR would need 2.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- JNPR's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- JNPR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JNPR outperforms 42.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that JNPR should not have too much problems paying 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. JNPR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for JNPR have decreased strongly by -10.58% in the last year.
- Looking at the last year, JNPR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.56% in the last year.
- JNPR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.68% yearly.
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.
- JNPR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.26% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 accelerating.
4. JNPR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JNPR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. JNPR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.81, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JNPR.
- JNPR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JNPR is cheaper than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNPR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- JNPR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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. JNPR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- JNPR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, 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 a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| 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
- JNPR pays out 82.37% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- JNPR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP82.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
JNPR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
39.95
+0.02 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Industry Strength91.93
Industry Growth94.41
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/amc
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Inst Owners87.39%
Inst Owner Change-2.11%
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 Number0 (-100%)
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 5 / 10.
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The dividend rating of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.37%.