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RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RBBN - US7625441040 - Common Stock

2.88 USD
+0.07 (+2.49%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 3:13:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

RBBN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. RBBN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. RBBN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RBBN had positive earnings in the past year.
RBBN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RBBN reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years RBBN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
RBBN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRBBN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RBBN (-3.90%) is worse than 60.42% of its industry peers.
RBBN has a Return On Equity of -11.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RBBN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
RBBN has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RBBN outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.9%
ROE -11.96%
ROIC 3.55%
ROA(3y)-6.09%
ROA(5y)-5.14%
ROE(3y)-15.65%
ROE(5y)-13.53%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
RBBN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRBBN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

RBBN has a Operating Margin (4.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RBBN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RBBN (50.62%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RBBN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.2%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.62%
OM growth 3Y16.11%
OM growth 5Y34.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-1.31%
RBBN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRBBN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RBBN 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, RBBN has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for RBBN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RBBN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
RBBN Yearly Shares OutstandingRBBN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
RBBN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRBBN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.62, we must say that RBBN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.62, RBBN is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RBBN is 6.37, which is on the high side as it means it would take RBBN, 6.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RBBN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RBBN outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
RBBN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating RBBN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RBBN (0.91) is worse than 79.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF 6.37
Altman-Z -0.62
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC10.9%
RBBN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRBBN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

RBBN has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that RBBN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.43, RBBN is doing worse than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
RBBN has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that RBBN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RBBN has a worse Quick ratio (1.17) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 1.17
RBBN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRBBN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, RBBN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.59% on average per year.
RBBN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.38%.
Measured over the past years, RBBN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.76%
EPS 3Y-7.9%
EPS 5Y-12.59%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y8.17%
Sales Q2Q%2.44%

3.2 Future

RBBN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.72% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.93%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
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 decreasing.
RBBN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRBBN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
RBBN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRBBN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.09, which indicates a correct valuation of RBBN.
89.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RBBN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RBBN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say RBBN is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33, the valuation of RBBN can be described as reasonable.
97.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RBBN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RBBN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say RBBN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.09
Fwd PE 10.33
RBBN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRBBN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RBBN is valued cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RBBN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.67
EV/EBITDA 7.74
RBBN Per share dataRBBN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RBBN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for RBBN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC

NASDAQ:RBBN (1/13/2026, 3:13:22 PM)

2.88

+0.07 (+2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners75.04%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners2.6%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap508.61M
Revenue(TTM)868.59M
Net Income(TTM)-43.06M
Analysts81.54
Price Target5.87 (103.82%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio4.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.77%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.08%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.35%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.72%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.63%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.04%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.09
Fwd PE 10.33
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 9.67
P/OCF 6.06
P/B 1.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.74
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY7.64%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY10.34%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY16.5%
SpS4.92
BVpS2.04
TBVpS-0.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.9%
ROE -11.96%
ROCE 4.49%
ROIC 3.55%
ROICexc 3.91%
ROICexgc 10.16%
OM 4.2%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.62%
FCFM 6.05%
ROA(3y)-6.09%
ROA(5y)-5.14%
ROE(3y)-15.65%
ROE(5y)-13.53%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y27.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y37.6%
OM growth 3Y16.11%
OM growth 5Y34.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y-1.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF 6.37
Debt/EBITDA 3.34
Cap/Depr 51.25%
Cap/Sales 3.61%
Interest Coverage 0.94
Cash Conversion 85.93%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z -0.62
F-Score7
WACC10.9%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)22.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.76%
EPS 3Y-7.9%
EPS 5Y-12.59%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y-29.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y8.17%
Sales Q2Q%2.44%
Revenue Next Year3.93%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y183.46%
EBIT growth 3Y15.6%
EBIT growth 5Y45.12%
EBIT Next Year14.45%
EBIT Next 3Y17.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y802.2%
FCF growth 3Y135.34%
FCF growth 5Y-9.42%
OCF growth 1Y543.21%
OCF growth 3Y37.8%
OCF growth 5Y-2.04%

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC / RBBN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RBBN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to RBBN.


What is the valuation status for RBBN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC?

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RBBN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) is expected to decline by -29.28% in the next year.