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

BIT:1CSCO • US17275R1023

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70.15 EUR
+3.56 (+5.35%)
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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.
  • In the past year 1CSCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1CSCO has been profitable.
  • 1CSCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of 1CSCO (8.98%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.21%, 1CSCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.41%, 1CSCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1CSCO is above the industry average of 10.67%.
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.76%, 1CSCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CSCO has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.18%, 1CSCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CSCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • 1CSCO's Gross Margin of 64.81% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CSCO outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CSCO has remained more or less at the same level.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1CSCO is 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

  • 1CSCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1CSCO would need 2.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • 1CSCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.46) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
  • 1CSCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.45, 1CSCO is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for 1CSCO, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 2.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC9.6%
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.
  • 1CSCO's Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CSCO is outperformed by 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that 1CSCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, 1CSCO is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, 1CSCO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.50% on average per year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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

  • 1CSCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.57.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1CSCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 1CSCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.85 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1CSCO.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CSCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1CSCO is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 1CSCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.57
Fwd PE 17.85
1CSCO.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1CSCO.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CSCO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 1CSCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.51
EV/EBITDA 20.38
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • 1CSCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)5.88
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 2.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • 1CSCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.44. 1CSCO pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, 1CSCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.02%

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

  • 58.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1CSCO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • 1CSCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

70.15

+3.56 (+5.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners81.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap277.08B
Revenue(TTM)59.05B
Net Income(TTM)11.08B
Analysts78.75
Price Target76.03 (8.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.02%
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)-1.6%
PT rev (3m)5.38%
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 20.57
Fwd PE 17.85
P/S 5.49
P/FCF 26.51
P/OCF 24.35
P/B 6.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.38
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY3.77%
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY4.11%
SpS12.77
BVpS10.32
TBVpS-4.28
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)5.88
Graham Number28.13
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
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
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 5 / 10 to CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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%.