Cisco Systems, Inc.
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PositoAI's own ratios from Cisco Systems, Inc.'s yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Technology companies in United States. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Self-Funding Ratio: Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 13.1 times. Higher than 86% of Technology companies in United States.
Where $100 of sales goes
Latest year (Jul 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
$116Over the last 3 years, every $100 of reported profit came with $116 of operating cash.
Lower than 81% of Technology companies in United States.
Self-Funding Ratio
13.1×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 13.1 times.
Higher than 86% of Technology companies in United States.
Cash Locked Ratio
$21For every $100 of sales, $21 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against $11 tied up three years earlier.
Less money tied up than 58% of Technology companies in United States.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
2/3 · 1/3Sales grew in 2 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 1 of 3.
Less steady than 66% of Technology companies in United States.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
$10Sales grew 11% in 3 years; of every extra $100 of sales, $10 became extra profit.
Lower than 63% of Technology companies in United States.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+11% / +27%In 3 years sales changed by +11% while total assets changed by +27%. Assets grew faster than sales.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
1.4×Debt due within a year is covered 1.4 times by its yearly operating cash.
Lower than 58% of Technology companies in United States.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−3%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 3% of its market value (net debt).
Lower than 62% of Technology companies in United States.
Tangible Assets Ratio
48%Of every $100 the company owns, $48 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
Less tangible than 81% of Technology companies in United States.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
NegativeGoodwill and other intangibles are larger than its whole net worth, so its tangible net worth is negative.
Less tangible than 82% of Technology companies in United States.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
Cisco Systems, Inc. owes $0.61 for every $1 it owns. Net profit rose 30% in the year to Jul 2026, and grew 2% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Technology companies in United States · latest annual results Jul 2026.
P/E ratio
31.5Investors pay $31.5 for every $1 of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s yearly profit, lower than 52% of Technology companies in United States.
P/B ratio
8.22The share price is 8.22 times Cisco Systems, Inc.'s book value per share, higher than 81% of Technology companies in United States.
Market cap
$413.5 BThe total market value of all of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 98% of Technology companies in United States. PosiCap size class: Tito Cap.
Net worth (book value)
$50.3 BWhat Cisco Systems, Inc. would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 Jul 2026).
Book value per share
$12.75Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of $104.89 is 8.2 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
27.3%Cisco Systems, Inc. earned 27.3% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 85% of Technology companies in United States.
Owes vs Owns
0.61×Cisco Systems, Inc. owes $0.61 for every $1 it owns (moderate), higher than 66% of Technology companies in United States.
Dividend yield
1.57%Cisco Systems, Inc. pays 1.57% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 71% of dividend-paying Technology companies in United States.
Revenue growth
+12%Revenue rose 12% in the year to Jul 2026, and grew 4% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
+30%Net profit rose 30% in the year to Jul 2026, and grew 2% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
21.0%Cisco Systems, Inc. keeps $21 of every $100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
1.07×Cash from Cisco Systems, Inc.'s business was 1.07× its reported profit in the year to Jul 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
10.9×Cisco Systems, Inc.'s operating profit covered its interest costs 10.9 times in the year to Jul 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtCisco Systems, Inc. had $13.6 B more debt than cash (net debt) at Jul 2026.
Questions
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Investors pay $31.5 for every $1 of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s yearly profit, lower than 52% of Technology companies in United States.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For Cisco Systems, Inc.: $413.5 B ÷ $50.3 B (31 Jul 2026) = 8.2.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s return on equity?
Cisco Systems, Inc. earned 27.3% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 85% of Technology companies in United States.
How much does Cisco Systems, Inc. owe compared with what it owns?
Cisco Systems, Inc. owes $0.61 for every $1 it owns (moderate), higher than 66% of Technology companies in United States.
Does Cisco Systems, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. Cisco Systems, Inc. pays 1.57% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 71% of dividend-paying Technology companies in United States.
Is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Revenue rose 12% in the year to Jul 2026, and grew 4% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.