80.255 USD
+0.74 (+0.94%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CSCO. CSCO was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CSCO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CSCO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CSCO had positive earnings in the past year.
CSCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CSCO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CSCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CSCO (8.53%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.04%, CSCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CSCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSCO outperforms 85.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSCO is in line with the industry average of 12.31%.
| 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
CSCO has a better Profit Margin (17.90%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
CSCO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CSCO's Operating Margin of 22.52% is amongst the best of the industry. CSCO outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
CSCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.85%, CSCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
CSCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CSCO is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CSCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CSCO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CSCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CSCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CSCO would need 2.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.21, CSCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that CSCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.46, CSCO is doing worse than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CSCO, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC9.33%
2.3 Liquidity
CSCO has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CSCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, CSCO is doing worse than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that CSCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CSCO has a worse Quick ratio (0.83) than 87.50% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.50% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CSCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.91% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CSCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.82% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CSCO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.07% on average per year.
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
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.63, CSCO is valued on the expensive side.
70.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CSCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.65, CSCO is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.51, CSCO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSCO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CSCO is valued a bit cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CSCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)5.9
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CSCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.36, CSCO pays a better dividend. On top of this CSCO pays more dividend than 85.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CSCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CSCO has a limited annual growth rate of 2.65%.
CSCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CSCO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
CSCO pays out 62.56% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CSCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.56%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
NASDAQ:CSCO (12/10/2025, 2:50:08 PM)
80.255
+0.74 (+0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.22%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.99%
Market Cap317.09B
Revenue(TTM)57.70B
Net Income(TTM)10.33B
Analysts77.42
Price Target86.2 (7.41%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio2.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
DP62.56%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
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)10.83%
PT rev (3m)11.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.65 | ||
| P/S | 5.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.07 | ||
| P/B | 6.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.89
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)3.22
FCFY4.02%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY4.33%
SpS14.6
BVpS11.86
TBVpS-5.3
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)5.9
Graham Number32.22
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
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 / CSCO FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CSCO.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CISCO SYSTEMS INC?
CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CISCO SYSTEMS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO) is 20.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.76.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CISCO SYSTEMS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO) is expected to grow by 10.59% in the next year.