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JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:JNPR - US48203R1041 - Common Stock

39.95 USD
+0.02 (+0.05%)
Last: 7/1/2025, 8:40:35 PM
40 USD
+0.05 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 7/1/2025, 8:40:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 an average financial health and profitability rating. JNPR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JNPR was profitable.
In the past year JNPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years JNPR has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years JNPR had a positive operating cash flow.
JNPR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJNPR 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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

JNPR has a Return On Assets of 3.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 74.00% of its industry peers.
JNPR's Return On Equity of 7.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 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 12.78%.
Industry RankSector 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%
JNPR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJNPR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

JNPR's Profit Margin of 6.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JNPR has declined.
JNPR's Operating Margin of 8.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 74.00% of its industry peers.
JNPR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JNPR's Gross Margin of 58.70% is amongst the best of the industry. JNPR outperforms 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 RankSector 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%
JNPR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJNPR 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

JNPR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JNPR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, JNPR has less shares outstanding
JNPR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
JNPR Yearly Shares OutstandingJNPR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
JNPR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJNPR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.06, JNPR is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.41
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.78%
JNPR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJNPR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that JNPR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
JNPR's Current ratio of 1.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR is outperformed by 64.00% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, JNPR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.16
JNPR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJNPR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JNPR have decreased strongly by -10.58% in the last year.
JNPR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.56%.
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

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.
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.
JNPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJNPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
JNPR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJNPR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

JNPR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.48.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JNPR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JNPR is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JNPR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, 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 the industry average as 62.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.48
Fwd PE 17.81
JNPR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJNPR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

JNPR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.8
EV/EBITDA 21.11
JNPR Per share dataJNPR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

JNPR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
JNPR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JNPR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%.
JNPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.30. JNPR pays more dividend than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JNPR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.2%

5.2 History

The dividend of JNPR has a limited annual growth rate of 3.01%.
JNPR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
JNPR Yearly Dividends per shareJNPR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

82.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JNPR. 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJNPR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
JNPR Dividend Payout.JNPR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JNPR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

JUNIPER NETWORKS INC

NYSE:JNPR (7/1/2025, 8:40:35 PM)

After market: 40 +0.05 (+0.13%)

39.95

+0.02 (+0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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-96.78%
Ins Owners1.36%
Ins Owner Change-187.58%
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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.2%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
DP82.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date06-02 2025-06-02 (0.22)
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 ChartMill fundamental rating of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JNPR.


What is the valuation status of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for JNPR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 21.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.


What is the financial health of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) stock?

The financial health rating of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 5 / 10.