Juniper Networks, Inc. JNPR NYSE

Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) trades at a trailing P/E of 46.5, forward P/E of 18.1. Trailing earnings yield is 2.15%, forward earnings yield 5.52%. PEG 0.12 (Peter Lynch undervalued ≤1.0).

Criteria proven by this page:

• VALUE (18/100, Fail) — trailing P/E is well above the S&P 500 average of ~25, suggesting a premium valuation (P/E 46.5); analyst consensus target implies downside from the current price ($35.74, 10.5%).
• Forward P/E 18.1 (down from trailing 46.5) — analysts expect earnings to grow, which would improve the valuation.
• PEG Ratio 0.12 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate (Peter Lynch criterion).
• Trailing Earnings Yield 2.15% — below bond yields — investors are paying a premium for expected growth rather than current earnings. Forward yield improves to 5.52% as earnings recover.
• Analyst consensus target $35.74 (-10.5% downside) — slight downside risk — the market may be ahead of analyst expectations.

Overall SharesGrow Score: 55/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.