JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:JNPR • US48203R1041
39.95 USD
+0.02 (+0.05%)
At close: Jul 1, 2025
40 USD
+0.05 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 7/1/2025, 8:40:35 PM
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. JNPR has an average financial health and profitability rating. JNPR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally JNPR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make JNPR suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- JNPR had positive earnings in the past year.
- JNPR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years JNPR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years JNPR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- JNPR has a Return On Assets of 3.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: JNPR outperforms 74.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR has a better Return On Equity (7.31%) than 78.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 12.16%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 6.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- JNPR has a better Operating Margin (8.75%) than 74.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JNPR has declined.
- JNPR has a Gross Margin of 58.70%. This is amongst the best in 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JNPR is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JNPR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, JNPR has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for JNPR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that JNPR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- JNPR's Altman-Z score of 2.06 is in line compared 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.
- JNPR's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNPR outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
- JNPR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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
- JNPR has a Current Ratio of 1.49. 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 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, JNPR is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- JNPR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.58%.
- Looking at the last year, JNPR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.56% in the last year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, JNPR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.03% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- JNPR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.48.
- 68.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNPR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.41. JNPR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- 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 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. JNPR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JNPR.
- 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNPR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.11 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%, JNPR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, 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 1.83, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- JNPR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- 82.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JNPR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- JNPR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP82.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
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GICS SectorInformation Technology
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-93.34%
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 NumberN/A
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for JNPR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JNPR.
What is the valuation status for 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.
What is the valuation of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 21.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.
Is the dividend of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.37%.