JUNIPER NETWORKS INC (JNPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:JNPR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US48203R1041 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JNPR. JNPR was compared to 50 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years JNPR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.50%, JNPR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JNPR's Return On Equity of 7.31% is fine compared to the rest 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 13.82%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.78%, JNPR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JNPR has declined.
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 has a Gross Margin of 58.70%. This is amongst the best in 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 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.
JNPR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
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 (2.06) which is in line with 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that JNPR is not too dependend on debt financing.
JNPR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that JNPR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.49, JNPR is not doing good in the industry: 64.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
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%.
Measured over the past years, JNPR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.68% on average per year.
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.
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.
JNPR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JNPR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JNPR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JNPR is cheaper than 64.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, JNPR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JNPR is on the same level as its industry peers.
JNPR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JNPR is cheaper than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.11 |
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%
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 3.42, 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 2.37, JNPR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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 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
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%
39.95
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.39%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners1.36%
Ins Owner Change-11.28%
Market Cap13.36B
Analysts70
Price Target40.8 (2.13%)
Short Float %2.4%
Short Ratio2.81
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-Date
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)-2.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
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
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.85%
ROICexcg 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%