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JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - 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

JNPR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. JNPR has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

In the past year JNPR was profitable.
In the past year JNPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years JNPR has been profitable.
JNPR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.50%, JNPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JNPR has a better Return On Equity (7.31%) than 78.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.51%, JNPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JNPR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.28%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.78%, JNPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
JNPR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JNPR's Gross Margin of 58.70% is amongst the best of the industry. JNPR outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JNPR has remained more or less at the same level.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 JNPR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for JNPR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, JNPR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, JNPR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
JNPR Yearly Shares OutstandingJNPR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is in line compared 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 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.
The Current ratio of JNPR (1.49) is worse than 64.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that JNPR should not have too much problems paying 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 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.
Looking at the last year, JNPR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.56% in the last year.
JNPR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.68% yearly.
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

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.
JNPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJNPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.48, JNPR is valued on the expensive side.
68.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNPR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, JNPR is valued a bit cheaper.
JNPR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81.
JNPR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JNPR is cheaper than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JNPR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
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 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

JNPR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JNPR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JNPR is cheaper than 72.00% of the companies listed 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

The 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, JNPR pays a better dividend. On top of this JNPR pays more dividend than 86.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JNPR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
JNPR Yearly Dividends per shareJNPR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

82.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JNPR. 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 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 Change0%
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 RankSector 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 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 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%.