(CSCO) Cisco Systems - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US17275R1023

CSCO: Networking Equipment, Switching, Routing, Wireless, Security, Collaboration, Observability

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and selling Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking and communications technology products. The company operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Its product portfolio includes a wide range of networking solutions such as campus and data center switching, enterprise routing, and wireless products designed for seamless connectivity across voice, video, and data applications. Additionally, Cisco offers robust security solutions, including network security, identity and access management, and threat detection. The company also provides collaboration tools like Webex Suite and end-to-end observability solutions for network assurance and analytics. Cisco serves a diverse customer base, including businesses of all sizes, public institutions, governments, and service providers, through direct sales and partnerships with systems integrators, service providers, and distributors. The company, established in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, has strategic alliances to enhance its market position and innovation capabilities.

Cisco Systems, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CSCO. The stock is classified as a common stock in the Communications Equipment sub-industry. Recent technical indicators show the stock trading at 55.76, below its 20-day (58.28) and 50-day (60.72) moving averages, but above its 200-day moving average (55.08). The Average True Range (ATR) is 1.73, indicating moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, the company has a market capitalization of 228.08 billion USD, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.14 and a forward P/E of 14.33. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 4.94, and the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 4.21, with a return on equity (RoE) of 20.18%.

3-Month Forecast: - Technical Outlook: The stock is currently below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, signaling bearish momentum. Support levels at 49.8 and 46.1 may be tested if the stock breaks below its current price of 55.76. Resistance levels at 56.0, 58.4, and 60.3 could cap upside movements. - Fundamental Outlook: Ciscos strong return on equity (20.18%) and established market position in communications equipment suggest underlying strength. However, the current P/E ratio (25.14) compared to its forward P/E (14.33) indicates potential undervaluation, which could attract investors if earnings align with expectations. - Price Movement Prediction: Over the next three months, the stock is likely to face resistance at 56.0 and 58.4. If it fails to breach these levels, it may consolidate between 55.0 and 56.0. A breakout above 56.0 could push the price toward 58.4, while a breakdown below 55.0 may test the lower support at 49.8.

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CSCO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 221,829m
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
GiC Sub-Industry Communications Equipment
IPO / Inception 1990-02-16

CSCO Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 52.1
Fundamental 60.0
Dividend Rating 61.4
Rel. Strength 2.42
Analysts 3.68/5
Fair Price Momentum 51.06 USD
Fair Price DCF 73.13 USD

CSCO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.50%
Annual Growth 5y 2.14%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

CSCO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -55.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 88.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 59.4%
CAGR 5y 8.56%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.23
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.76
Alpha 11.00
Beta 0.967
Volatility 24.92%
Current Volume 19960.3k
Average Volume 20d 23984.3k
What is the price of CSCO stocks?
As of April 23, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 55.04 with a total of 19,960,292 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.78%, over one month by -9.12%, over three months by -10.10% and over the past year by +17.77%.
Is Cisco Systems a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.98 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CSCO as of April 2025 is 51.06. This means that CSCO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.23%.
Is CSCO a buy, sell or hold?
Cisco Systems has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.68. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CSCO.
  • Strong Buy: 8
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 15
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CSCO stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CSCO Cisco Systems will be worth about 56.2 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 55.04. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.09%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 69 25.4%
Analysts Target Price 62.5 13.6%
ValueRay Target Price 56.2 2.1%