CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CSCO - US17275R1023 - Common Stock
63.61 EUR
-1.13 (-1.75%)
Overall 1CSCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1CSCO against 32 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While 1CSCO belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CSCO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1CSCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.53%, 1CSCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CSCO has a Return On Equity of 22.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CSCO outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.86%, 1CSCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1CSCO is above the industry average of 11.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 22.04% | ||
| ROIC | 12.86% |
ROA(3y)9.67%
ROA(5y)10.49%
ROE(3y)24.29%
ROE(5y)25.65%
ROIC(3y)14.02%
ROIC(5y)15.13%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.90%, 1CSCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CSCO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1CSCO's Operating Margin of 22.52% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CSCO outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- 1CSCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 64.85%, 1CSCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CSCO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.9% | ||
| GM | 64.85% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1CSCO is creating some value.
- 1CSCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1CSCO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1CSCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CSCO is 2.21, which is a good value as it means it would take 1CSCO, 2.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CSCO (2.21) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that 1CSCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 1CSCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CSCO outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- 1CSCO has a Current Ratio of 0.93. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is amonst the worse of the industry: 1CSCO underperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- 1CSCO has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.83) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.20% over the past year.
- 1CSCO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.50% yearly.
- 1CSCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.91%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.2%
EPS 3Y4.19%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%9.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.91%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y2.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.53%
3.2 Future
- 1CSCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.07% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.28% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.59%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue Next Year7.24%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.75%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.04, 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 rather cheap valuation: 1CSCO is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, 1CSCO is valued a bit cheaper.
- 1CSCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.30.
- 1CSCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1CSCO is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, 1CSCO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1CSCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CSCO is valued a bit cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of 1CSCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)5.45
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, 1CSCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 1CSCO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.52.
- 1CSCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
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 62.56% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of 1CSCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.56%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
BIT:1CSCO (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
63.61
-1.13 (-1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners81.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap251.33B
Revenue(TTM)57.70B
Net Income(TTM)10.33B
Analysts77.42
Price Target72.15 (13.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
DP62.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.13%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)2.52%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.14%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.18%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)-2.67%
PT rev (3m)11.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.3 | ||
| P/S | 5.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 23 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.31 | ||
| P/B | 6.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.34
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)3.9
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)2.77
FCFY4.35%
OCF(TTM)2.98
OCFY4.69%
SpS12.53
BVpS10.18
TBVpS-4.55
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)5.45
Graham Number27.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 22.04% | ||
| ROCE | 15.17% | ||
| ROIC | 12.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 528.93% | ||
| OM | 22.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.9% | ||
| GM | 64.85% | ||
| FCFM | 22.07% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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)10.2%
EPS 3Y4.19%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%9.89%
EPS Next Y10.59%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.91%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y2.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.53%
Revenue Next Year7.24%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.75%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y11.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.35%
EBIT Next Year17.41%
EBIT Next 3Y9.5%
EBIT Next 5Y9.13%
FCF growth 1Y-27.19%
FCF growth 3Y1.39%
FCF growth 5Y-1.94%
OCF growth 1Y-24.88%
OCF growth 3Y2.38%
OCF growth 5Y-1.65%
CISCO SYSTEMS INC / 1CSCO.MI 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 of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1CSCO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) is 19.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.25.
Can you provide the financial health for 1CSCO stock?
The financial health rating of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1CSCO.MI) is 4 / 10.