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ADVA Optical Networking
(XETRA:ADV)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
€24.00
▲(3.90% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
The score is primarily constrained by weak profitability (continued operating and net losses), partially offset by improved cash generation and lower debt. Technically, the stock is trending above key moving averages but looks extremely overbought (very high RSI), while valuation support is limited because earnings are negative and the dividend yield is only moderate.
Positive Factors
Debt reduction / stronger balance sheet
Material debt reduction to ~€45m from ~€97m improves financial flexibility and lowers interest and refinancing risk. A healthier leverage profile supports capex and R&D funding, reducing solvency risk and making the capital structure more durable through industry cycles.
Negative Factors
Persistent operating and net losses
Ongoing operating and net losses mean the business has yet to convert top-line recovery into sustainable profitability. Structural operating deficits can erode equity over time, constrain investment capacity, and require continual focus on cost base or strategic change to achieve lasting returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt reduction / stronger balance sheet
Material debt reduction to ~€45m from ~€97m improves financial flexibility and lowers interest and refinancing risk. A healthier leverage profile supports capex and R&D funding, reducing solvency risk and making the capital structure more durable through industry cycles.
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ADVA Optical Networking (ADV) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€1.20B
Dividend Yield2.24%
Average Volume (3M)5.24K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.03
Revenue Growth9.97%
EPS Growth65.10%
CountryDE
Employees2,182
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.41
Shares Outstanding52,047,500
10 Day Avg. Volume4,837
30 Day Avg. Volume5,236
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.80
Price to Book (P/B)2.92
Price to Sales (P/S)2.36
P/FCF Ratio16.78
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)€519.78M
ADVA Optical Networking Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Adtran Networks SE specializes in the conceptualization, manufacturing, and global distribution of networking solutions underpinned by optical and Ethernet technologies. Its comprehensive portfolio provides clients with flexible optical transport ...
How the Company Makes Money
ADVA Optical Networking primarily makes money by selling networking hardware and associated software used to build and upgrade high-speed fiber-optic communications networks. Its core revenue stream is product revenue from optical transport and ac...
ADVA Optical Networking Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Cash Flow
69
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 481.75M | 438.08M | 613.67M | 712.11M | 603.32M |
| Gross Profit | 163.34M | 156.97M | 219.49M | 238.13M | 218.56M |
| EBITDA | 52.47M | 2.12M | 73.86M | 91.55M | 118.48M |
| Net Income | -21.88M | -62.70M | -14.51M | 18.13M | 59.22M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 616.78M | 670.00M | 657.82M | 647.91M | 601.52M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 43.63M | 27.04M | 30.55M | 58.45M | 108.99M |
| Total Debt | 44.98M | 97.22M | 96.89M | 77.63M | 72.82M |
| Total Liabilities | 220.16M | 281.84M | 279.83M | 278.83M | 261.61M |
| Stockholders Equity | 387.99M | 388.17M | 377.99M | 369.08M | 339.91M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 67.62M | 52.35M | -30.62M | -58.32M | 58.98M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 79.15M | 63.05M | 37.61M | 14.84M | 123.25M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -63.78M | -81.38M | -64.03M | -73.08M | -64.27M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.93M | 12.56M | -161.00K | 5.39M | -14.80M |
ADVA Optical Networking Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | €4.55B | 19.20 | 11.74% | 2.21% | 4.04% | 4.21% | |
65 Neutral | €686.88M | 22.20 | 6.15% | 4.18% | 0.21% | 33.16% | |
58 Neutral | €337.78M | 60.54 | 5.09% | 1.78% | -3.10% | -65.33% | |
56 Neutral | €380.60M | 15.51 | 12.82% | 1.48% | 13.29% | 214.17% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
55 Neutral | €1.20B | -56.75 | -5.68% | 2.25% | 9.97% | 65.10% |
* General Sector Average
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