(CSCO) Cisco Systems - Ratings and Ratios

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

Networking Equipment, Switching, Routing, Wireless, Security, Collaboration

CSCO EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CSCO over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-01": 0.77, "2020-04": 0.79, "2020-07": 0.8, "2020-10": 0.76, "2021-01": 0.79, "2021-04": 0.83, "2021-07": 0.84, "2021-10": 0.82, "2022-01": 0.84, "2022-04": 0.87, "2022-07": 0.83, "2022-10": 0.86, "2023-01": 0.88, "2023-04": 1, "2023-07": 1.14, "2023-10": 1.11, "2024-01": 0.87, "2024-04": 0.88, "2024-07": 0.87, "2024-10": 0.91, "2025-01": 0.94, "2025-04": 0.96, "2025-07": 0.99,

CSCO Revenue

Revenue of CSCO over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-01: 12005, 2020-04: 11983, 2020-07: 12154, 2020-10: 11929, 2021-01: 11960, 2021-04: 12803, 2021-07: 13126, 2021-10: 12900, 2022-01: 12720, 2022-04: 12835, 2022-07: 13102, 2022-10: 13632, 2023-01: 13592, 2023-04: 14571, 2023-07: 15203, 2023-10: 14668, 2024-01: 12791, 2024-04: 12702, 2024-07: 13642, 2024-10: 13841, 2025-01: 13991, 2025-04: 14149, 2025-07: 14673,

Description: CSCO Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems Inc. is a leading player in the communications equipment industry, providing a wide range of products and services related to networking, security, collaboration, and observability. The companys diverse portfolio includes switching, routing, wireless, security, and collaboration products, as well as services and support options.

From a business perspective, Cisco serves a broad customer base, including businesses of various sizes, public institutions, governments, and service providers. The company has a strong global presence, with a significant footprint in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Ciscos products and services are sold directly, as well as through various channels, including systems integrators, service providers, and distributors.

To evaluate Ciscos performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, profitability, and return on equity (ROE). With a ROE of 21.50%, Cisco demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys dividend yield and payout ratio can be considered to assess its attractiveness to income investors.

From a valuation perspective, Ciscos price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.08 and forward P/E of 17.15 suggest that the stock may be fairly valued, considering the industry average and the companys growth prospects. Furthermore, the companys market capitalization of $272 billion indicates a significant market presence.

To further analyze Ciscos stock, we can examine its support and resistance levels, which indicate potential price ranges where the stock may experience buying or selling pressure. The current price of $67.82 is near the resistance level of $69.1, suggesting that the stock may face selling pressure if it approaches this level.

CSCO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 265,399m
Sub-Industry Communications Equipment
IPO / Inception 1990-02-16

CSCO Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 70.7%
Fundamental 72.2%
Dividend Rating 65.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 21.6%
Analyst Rating 3.92 of 5

CSCO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.15%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.59%
Annual Growth 5y 2.14%
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Payout Ratio 34.7%

CSCO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 53.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 87%
Growth Correlation 5y 60.8%
CAGR 5y 13.91%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.38
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.69
Alpha 24.09
Beta 0.967
Volatility 19.67%
Current Volume 15256k
Average Volume 20d 20903.4k
Stop Loss 67.3 (-3.1%)
Signal 2.15

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (10.45b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 3.40b TTM)
FCFTA 0.11 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.64pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 0.49% (prev -6.92%; Δ 7.41pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 14.19b > Net Income 10.45b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (19.75b) to EBITDA (15.86b) ratio: 1.25 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.01 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (3.99b) change vs 12m ago -1.07% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 65.14% (prev 64.73%; Δ 0.41pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 45.88% (prev 43.25%; Δ 2.63pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 8.19 (EBITDA TTM 15.86b / Interest Expense TTM 1.59b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.73

(A) 0.00 = (Total Current Assets 35.34b - Total Current Liabilities 35.06b) / Total Assets 122.56b
(B) 0.00 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 152.0m / Total Assets 122.56b
(C) 0.11 = EBIT TTM 13.05b / Avg Total Assets 123.49b
(D) 0.0 = Book Value of Equity 0.0 / Total Liabilities 75.45b
Total Rating: 0.73 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 72.22

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 4.51% = 2.25
3. FCF Margin 23.45% = 5.86
4. Debt/Equity 0.97 = 2.05
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.88 = -1.59
6. ROIC - WACC 7.31% = 9.14
7. RoE 22.74% = 1.90
8. Rev. Trend 4.46% = 0.22
9. Rev. CAGR 2.71% = 0.34
10. EPS Trend 0.69% = 0.02
11. EPS CAGR 5.25% = 0.53

What is the price of CSCO shares?

As of August 29, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 69.43 with a total of 15,256,031 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.60%, over one month by +2.22%, over three months by +10.27% and over the past year by +43.10%.

Is Cisco Systems a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 72.22 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CSCO is around 73.14 USD . This means that CSCO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.34%.

Is CSCO a buy, sell or hold?

Cisco Systems has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.92. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CSCO.
  • Strong Buy: 10
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CSCO price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 75.8 9.2%
Analysts Target Price 69.2 -0.4%
ValueRay Target Price 81.4 17.2%

Last update: 2025-08-23 05:01

CSCO Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 265.40b (265.40b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 16.11b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 25.6782
P/E Forward = 16.5837
P/S = 4.6846
P/B = 5.6405
P/EG = 1.6102
Beta = 0.909
Revenue TTM = 56.65b USD
EBIT TTM = 13.05b USD
EBITDA TTM = 15.86b USD
Long Term Debt = 40.38b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 5.23b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 45.62b USD (Calculated: Short Term 5.23b + Long Term 40.38b)
Net Debt = 19.75b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 294.91b USD (265.40b + Debt 45.62b - CCE 16.11b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.19 (Ebit TTM 13.05b / Interest Expense TTM 1.59b)
FCF Yield = 4.51% (FCF TTM 13.29b / Enterprise Value 294.91b)
FCF Margin = 23.45% (FCF TTM 13.29b / Revenue TTM 56.65b)
Net Margin = 18.45% (Net Income TTM 10.45b / Revenue TTM 56.65b)
Gross Margin = 65.14% ((Revenue TTM 56.65b - Cost of Revenue TTM 19.75b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 294.91b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.81% (Interest Expense 368.0m / Debt 45.62b)
Taxrate = 8.75% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 1.00b / 11.46b)
NOPAT = 11.91b (EBIT 13.05b * (1 - 8.75%))
Current Ratio = 1.01 (Total Current Assets 35.34b / Total Current Liabilities 35.06b)
Debt / Equity = 0.97 (Debt 45.62b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 47.12b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.88 (Net Debt 19.75b / EBITDA 15.86b)
Debt / FCF = 3.43 (Debt 45.62b / FCF TTM 13.29b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 45.96b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.53% (Net Income 10.45b, Total Assets 122.56b )
RoE = 22.74% (Net Income TTM 10.45b / Total Stockholder Equity 45.96b)
RoCE = 15.11% (Ebit 13.05b / (Equity 45.96b + L.T.Debt 40.38b))
RoIC = 15.60% (NOPAT 11.91b / Invested Capital 76.35b)
WACC = 8.28% (E(265.40b)/V(311.02b) * Re(9.58%)) + (D(45.62b)/V(311.02b) * Rd(0.81%) * (1-Tc(0.09)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.51%
Discount Rate = 9.58% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.78% ; FCFE base≈12.06b ; Y1≈12.00b ; Y5≈12.60b
Fair Price DCF = 43.32 (DCF Value 171.56b / Shares Outstanding 3.96b; 5y FCF grow -1.18% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 4.46 | Revenue CAGR: 2.71%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 7.48
EPS Correlation: 0.69 | EPS CAGR: 5.25%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 1.45

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