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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

Taking everything into account, JNPR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JNPR was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of JNPR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. JNPR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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

The Return On Assets of JNPR (3.50%) is better than 74.00% of its industry peers.
JNPR has a Return On Equity of 7.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
JNPR has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.51%) 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 13.05%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (6.78%) than 78.00% of its industry peers.
JNPR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 has a better Gross Margin (58.70%) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
JNPR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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
JNPR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
JNPR has a Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JNPR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JNPR (2.41) is better than 66.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that JNPR is not too dependend on debt financing.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.68% on average over the past years.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.48, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JNPR.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, JNPR is valued at the same level.
JNPR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. JNPR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
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 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JNPR.
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
JNPR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.24. JNPR pays more dividend than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, JNPR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
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 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
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

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 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-21.18%
Ins Owners1.36%
Ins Owner Change-55.46%
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.