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RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.89 USD
-0.02 (-0.69%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:12:09 PM
2.89 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:12:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, RBBN scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RBBN was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. RBBN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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.
In the past year RBBN had a positive cash flow from operations.
RBBN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

RBBN's Return On Assets of -3.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RBBN is outperformed by 60.42% of its industry peers.
RBBN has a worse Return On Equity (-11.96%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RBBN has a Return On Invested Capital (3.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2015 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RBBN has grown nicely.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RBBN is destroying value.
RBBN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RBBN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RBBN is higher compared to a year ago.
RBBN Yearly Shares OutstandingRBBN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

RBBN has an Altman-Z score of -0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that RBBN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
RBBN has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.61) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.37, RBBN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.08% of the companies in the same industry.
RBBN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating RBBN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RBBN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.91) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF 6.37
Altman-Z -0.61
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC10.46%
RBBN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRBBN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
RBBN has a Current ratio of 1.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: RBBN underperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that RBBN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.17, RBBN is doing worse than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RBBN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.76%.
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.
RBBN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.62% yearly.
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 2014 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 2014 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 13.14, which indicates a correct valuation of RBBN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RBBN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RBBN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say RBBN is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.37, the valuation of RBBN can be described as reasonable.
RBBN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RBBN is cheaper than 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. RBBN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.14
Fwd PE 10.37
RBBN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRBBN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RBBN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RBBN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RBBN is cheaper than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.71
EV/EBITDA 7.89
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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as RBBN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.72% in the coming years.
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

RBBN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC

NASDAQ:RBBN (12/19/2025, 8:12:09 PM)

After market: 2.89 0 (0%)

2.89

-0.02 (-0.69%)

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 Owners75.12%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners2.6%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap510.37M
Revenue(TTM)868.59M
Net Income(TTM)-43.06M
Analysts81.54
Price Target5.87 (103.11%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio4.15
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 13.14
Fwd PE 10.37
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 9.71
P/OCF 6.08
P/B 1.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY7.61%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY10.3%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY16.44%
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 -0.61
F-Score7
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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 of RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (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.


What is the financial health of RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) stock?

The financial health rating of RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) is 2 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) stock?

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