CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1CSCO • US17275R1023

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76.53 EUR
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This 1CSCO.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1CSCO.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year 1CSCO was profitable.
  • 1CSCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years 1CSCO has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years 1CSCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1CSCO.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1CSCO.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.98%, 1CSCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CSCO's Return On Equity of 23.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1CSCO outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of 1CSCO (13.41%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1CSCO is above the industry average of 11.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.98%
ROE 23.21%
ROIC 13.41%
ROA(3y)9.67%
ROA(5y)10.49%
ROE(3y)24.29%
ROE(5y)25.65%
ROIC(3y)14.02%
ROIC(5y)15.13%
1CSCO.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1CSCO.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of 1CSCO (18.76%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CSCO has declined.
  • 1CSCO has a better Operating Margin (23.18%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CSCO has declined.
  • 1CSCO's Gross Margin of 64.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1CSCO outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • 1CSCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.18%
PM (TTM) 18.76%
GM 64.81%
OM growth 3Y-6.7%
OM growth 5Y-5.03%
PM growth 3Y-7.78%
PM growth 5Y-4.61%
GM growth 3Y1.26%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
1CSCO.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1CSCO.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. 1CSCO.MI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CSCO is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1CSCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, 1CSCO has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1CSCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
1CSCO.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1CSCO.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
1CSCO.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1CSCO.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CSCO is 2.46, which is a good value as it means it would take 1CSCO, 2.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CSCO (2.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that 1CSCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • 1CSCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CSCO is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
  • Although 1CSCO's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 2.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC9.77%
1CSCO.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1CSCO.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1CSCO has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CSCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, 1CSCO is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that 1CSCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of 1CSCO (0.85) is worse than 78.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.85
1CSCO.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1CSCO.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

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3. 1CSCO.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.83% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.50% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, 1CSCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.00% in the last year.
  • 1CSCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.83%
EPS 3Y4.19%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%10.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y2.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.71%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1CSCO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.36% on average per year.
  • 1CSCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y10.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
EPS Next 5Y10.36%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y6.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.98%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
1CSCO.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1CSCO.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
1CSCO.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1CSCO.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. 1CSCO.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.44, the valuation of 1CSCO can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CSCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1CSCO is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CSCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say 1CSCO is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1CSCO.
  • 1CSCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1CSCO is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CSCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.29), we can say 1CSCO is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.44
Fwd PE 19.48
1CSCO.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1CSCO.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 1CSCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 1CSCO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.92
EV/EBITDA 22.2
1CSCO.MI Per share data1CSCO.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1CSCO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 1CSCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)6.42
EPS Next 2Y10.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%

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5. 1CSCO.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • 1CSCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.18, 1CSCO pays a better dividend. On top of this 1CSCO pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 1CSCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1CSCO has a limited annual growth rate of 2.65%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 1CSCO pays out 58.56% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of 1CSCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP58.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
1CSCO.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1CSCO.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B
1CSCO.MI Dividend Payout.1CSCO.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1CSCO.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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1CSCO.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CISCO SYSTEMS INC

BIT:1CSCO (4/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

76.53

+0.15 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-20
Inst Owners81.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap302.29B
Revenue(TTM)59.05B
Net Income(TTM)11.08B
Analysts78.75
Price Target76.35 (-0.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
DP58.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.21%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)2.52%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.34%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.14%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.18%
PT rev (1m)-1.18%
PT rev (3m)4.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.44
Fwd PE 19.48
P/S 6
P/FCF 28.92
P/OCF 26.57
P/B 7.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.2
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY3.46%
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY3.76%
SpS12.77
BVpS10.32
TBVpS-4.28
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)6.42
Graham Number28.1335 (-63.24%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.98%
ROE 23.21%
ROCE 15.81%
ROIC 13.41%
ROICexc 16.39%
ROICexgc 355.28%
OM 23.18%
PM (TTM) 18.76%
GM 64.81%
FCFM 20.73%
ROA(3y)9.67%
ROA(5y)10.49%
ROE(3y)24.29%
ROE(5y)25.65%
ROIC(3y)14.02%
ROIC(5y)15.13%
ROICexc(3y)19.45%
ROICexc(5y)21.44%
ROICexgc(3y)218.06%
ROICexgc(5y)205%
ROCE(3y)17.32%
ROCE(5y)18.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.75%
OM growth 3Y-6.7%
OM growth 5Y-5.03%
PM growth 3Y-7.78%
PM growth 5Y-4.61%
GM growth 3Y1.26%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 2.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.32
Cap/Depr 42.91%
Cap/Sales 1.84%
Interest Coverage 9.56
Cash Conversion 82.18%
Profit Quality 110.52%
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)36.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.33%
Profit Quality(3y)126.8%
Profit Quality(5y)125.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.83%
EPS 3Y4.19%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%10.64%
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y10.04%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
EPS Next 5Y10.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y2.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.71%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y6.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.98%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y17.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.35%
EBIT Next Year19.86%
EBIT Next 3Y10.35%
EBIT Next 5Y9.54%
FCF growth 1Y-9.71%
FCF growth 3Y1.39%
FCF growth 5Y-1.94%
OCF growth 1Y-7.23%
OCF growth 3Y2.38%
OCF growth 5Y-1.65%

CISCO SYSTEMS INC / 1CSCO.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for 1CSCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1CSCO.MI.


What is the valuation status for 1CSCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) stock?

CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) is expected to grow by 11.48% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.56%.