RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC (RBBN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:RBBN • US7625441040

2.62 USD
-0.06 (-2.24%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
2.62 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:15:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall RBBN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated RBBN against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of RBBN have multiple concerns. RBBN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


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.
  • RBBN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • RBBN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
  • The Return On Equity of RBBN (-11.96%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of RBBN (3.55%) 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • RBBN has a Operating Margin of 4.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RBBN outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RBBN has grown nicely.
  • RBBN's Gross Margin of 50.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RBBN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RBBN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RBBN is destroying value.
  • RBBN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • RBBN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RBBN is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • RBBN has an Altman-Z score of -0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that RBBN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -0.65, RBBN is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • RBBN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.37. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RBBN would need 6.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RBBN (6.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that 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 -0.65
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC11.01%
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.
  • RBBN's Current ratio of 1.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RBBN is outperformed by 77.08% of its industry peers.
  • 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 Quick ratio of 1.17. This is in the lower half of the industry: RBBN underperforms 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.
  • The earnings per share for RBBN have been decreasing by -12.59% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, RBBN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.72% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, RBBN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.62% on average per year.
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

  • 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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.91 indicates a reasonable valuation of RBBN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RBBN indicates a rather cheap valuation: RBBN is cheaper than 89.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RBBN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say RBBN is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.40, the valuation of RBBN can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RBBN is valued cheaper than 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, RBBN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.91
Fwd PE 9.4
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 91.67% 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 8.8
EV/EBITDA 7.4
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

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

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.