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.
- In the past year JNPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- JNPR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years JNPR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- JNPR has a better Return On Assets (3.50%) than 74.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.31%, JNPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of JNPR (4.51%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.28%. This 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
- JNPR has a Profit Margin of 6.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JNPR has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.75%, JNPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- JNPR has a Altman-Z score (2.06) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.41, JNPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that JNPR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- JNPR has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is in the lower half of the industry: JNPR underperforms 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.
- JNPR has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JNPR outperforms 42.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. JNPR Growth Analysis
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%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JNPR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.26% on average per year.
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.
4. JNPR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.48, the valuation of JNPR can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- JNPR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JNPR.
- 62.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNPR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, JNPR is valued at the same level.
| 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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JNPR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JNPR is cheaper than 72.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, JNPR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- 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%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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%.