Stock Analysis
Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE)CSCO
P/E 35.41×· 5Y range 13.71–43.34×· top 8% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Computer Communications Equipment
AnalystsBuy35 analystsP/E 35.4× sits at the 92nd percentile of its 5.0978781656399725-year history.
Cash covers 51% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, but expensive
Strengths
- Quality82
- Profitability80
Risks
- Valuation22
- Growth49
Excellent business. Weak entry price.
Market context
-2.2% today· Z 1.2σ
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 4.1 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 23.8% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 16.3× — debt well covered
What's happening with CSCO
Profile
Strong moat, earnings quality and profitability; valuation and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation22/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (92th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (2.8%)5/25
- P/S (6.9x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (30.8x)5/25
- Growth49/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (5.3%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (2.9%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (4.2%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (72.1%)25/25
- Profitability80/100 · Strong
- ROIC (17.1%)20/25
- ROE (23.8%)20/25
- Net margin (19.7%)20/25
- Operating margin (23.4%)20/25
- Financial Health68/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (4.10)25/25
- Current ratio (0.93)6/25
- Interest coverage (16.3x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 12%)12/25
- Quality82/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.43)20/25
- FCF conversion (99%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.5%)25/25
- Moat87/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (9/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (63.5%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.2%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠SBC 6.3% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠P/E 35.4× at top 8% of 5-year history
About Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE)
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Show more
Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff-25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
Headquarters: SAN JOSE, CA · Employees: 82,400 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
22EP/E (TTM)35.3xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 13.7x–43.3x · 92nd pct
P/FCF33.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.8%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.3%–9.0% · 8th pct
P/S (TTM)6.95xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.2x–8.5x · 92nd pct
EV/EBIT30.8xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.0x–37.6x · 92nd pct
EV/Sales7.2xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E20.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio8.39xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.86C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.51%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio49.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
80AROIC17.1%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE23.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA10.6%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin19.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin23.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin64.3%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin19.4%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin13.1%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
49D+Revenue CAGR5.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR2.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)4.2%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth72.1%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-6.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income32.2%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue6.3%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
68BAltman Z-Score4.10A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.93xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.79xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage16.3xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.3yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.62xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.51xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
82APiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.43A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion98.6%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.51xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuszik Oliver Filed | Tuszik Oliver | Tax withholding | -2260 | |
Rishi Girish D Filed | Rishi Girish D | Grant / award | +419 | |
Patterson Mark Filed | Patterson Mark | Grant / award | +92.8K | |
Tuszik Oliver Filed | Tuszik Oliver | Grant / award | +69.6K | |
Subaiya Thimaya K. Filed | Subaiya Thimaya K. | Grant / award | +55.7K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stahlkopf Deborah L Filed | Stahlkopf Deborah L | Grant / award | +55.7K | |
Patel Jeetendra I Filed | Patel Jeetendra I | Grant / award | +139.2K | |
Fink Nichlas A Filed | Fink Nichlas A | Grant / award | +7.8K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
87AROIC >12% Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)63.5%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.2%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.03
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.03
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$12.74
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$31.18B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$15.92B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$15.27B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$50.28B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.63xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$422.01B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.01B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) (CSCO)
CSCO is down 2.24% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE). Altman Z-Score of 4.10 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.43 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) converts about 19% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~1.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 22/100, CSCO trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 35.3).
- Return on equity of 23.8% is well above the market average.
See how CSCO ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CSCO moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | Regular | 118.19 | +4.76% | 2.31 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 118.17 | +4.74% | 2.30 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 105.79 | -5.09% | -3.37 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 106.34 | -4.59% | -3.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CSCO
What is the current Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) (CSCO) stock price?
CSCO is trading at $107.39 at the last market close, down 2.24% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CSCO pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CSCO stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE)'s financial health at 68/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CSCO stock overvalued?
Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) trades at a trailing P/E of 35.3 and our valuation score rates it 22/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CSCO. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) operate in?
Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) operates in the Technology sector, within the Computer Communications Equipment industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) do?
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world.
About Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) (CSCO) Stock
Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) (CSCO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Computer Communications Equipment industry. As of the latest update, Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) is trading at $107.39, down 2.24% on the day with a market capitalization of $422.0 billion. The financial health score for CSCO is 68/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CSCO stock.
CSCO Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial health score: A composite score of 68/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CSCO.
- Sector peers: Compare CSCO against 5 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CSCO a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE) (CSCO) as an investment. The financial health score of 68/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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