A multiple compares the market's price with a filed figure; it says what the market pays, not how the business is doing. The market capitalization is the vendor's as of Sep 11, 2026; every other figure is from the SEC filings on this page. Not financial advice.
Newest figures come from the 10-K for FY2026, filed Sep 2, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the CSCO SEC filings page.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported $63.3B in revenue for fiscal year 2026, up 11.8% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Cisco's profitable scale recovery is occurring alongside a more leveraged balance sheet, while cash conversion remains below its FY2023 peak.
Revenue expansion into FY2026 brought operating-margin recovery from20.8% in FY2025 to24.3% . Yet free-cash-flow margin declined to20.2% from23.5% , indicating that higher investment and working-capital needs absorbed more of the accounting improvement.
The current ratio remained below 1.0x in FY2026, leaving short-term assets slightly below current obligations rather than providing a broad working-capital cushion. Debt-to-equity improved to 0.4x from 0.5x in FY2025, so solvency leverage eased even as near-term liquidity stayed tight.
Gross margin held around 65% through FY2026, so the business retained a stable gross-profit structure despite revenue fluctuations. Operating margin's dip and rebound—from
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Cisco Systems, Inc. has an operating margin of 24.3%, meaning the company retains $24 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 90/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 20.8% the prior year.
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s revenue grew 11.8% year-over-year to $63.3B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 61/100.
Cisco Systems, Inc. has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.39. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 53/100.
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.93 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 16/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Cisco Systems, Inc. converts 20.2% of revenue into free cash flow ($12.8B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 87/100.
Cisco Systems, Inc. earns a strong 26.4% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $26 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 83/100. This is up from 21.7% the prior year.
Cisco Systems, Inc. scores 4.21, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($442.1B) relative to total liabilities ($79.4B). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Cisco Systems, Inc. passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Cisco Systems, Inc. generates $1.07 in operating cash flow ($14.2B OCF vs $13.3B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Cisco Systems, Inc. earns $10.45 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($15.4B vs $1.5B). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Cisco Systems, Inc. generated $17.3B in revenue in Q4 2026. This represents an increase of 17.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 8.9%.
Cisco Systems, Inc. reported $3.9B in net income in Q4 2026. This represents an increase of 51.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 14.4%.
Cisco Systems, Inc. earned $0.97 per diluted share (EPS) in Q4 2026. This represents an increase of 51.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 14.1%.
Not reported for Q4 2026.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Cisco Systems, Inc. generated $5.0B in free cash flow in Q4 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 24.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 49.4%.
Cisco Systems, Inc. held $7.2B in cash against $19.4B in long-term debt as of Q4 2026.
Cisco Systems, Inc. paid $0.42 per share in dividends in Q4 2026. This represents an increase of 2.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Margins & Returns
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross margin was 64.1% in Q4 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.5 percentage points.
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s operating margin was 24.7% in Q4 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 3.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.3 percentage points.
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s net profit margin was 22.4% in Q4 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 5.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.1 percentage points.
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s ROE was 7.7% in Q4 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 2.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.8 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Cisco Systems, Inc. invested $2.4B in research and development in Q4 2026. This represents an increase of 2.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.3%.
Cisco Systems, Inc. spent $1.5B on share buybacks in Q4 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 19.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 20.1%.
Cisco Systems, Inc. invested $390.0M in capex in Q4 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 79.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 5.8%.
CSCO Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.3B+17.6% | $15.8B+12.0% | $15.3B+9.7% | $14.9B+7.5% | $14.7B+7.6% | $14.1B+11.4% | $14.0B+9.4% | $13.8B-5.6% |
| Cost of Revenue | $6.2B+14.8% | $5.8B+18.3% | $5.4B+10.2% | $5.1B+8.9% | $5.4B+10.9% | $4.9B+10.0% | $4.9B+6.7% | $4.7B-7.7% |
| Gross Profit | $11.1B+19.2% | $10.1B+8.6% | $10.0B+9.5% | $9.7B+6.8% | $9.3B+5.7% | $9.3B+12.1% | $9.1B+10.9% | $9.1B-4.6% |
| R&D Expenses | $2.4B+2.1% | $2.4B+1.8% | $2.4B+2.4% | $2.4B+5.0% | $2.4B+9.2% | $2.3B+19.9% | $2.3B+18.3% | $2.3B+19.5% |
| SG&A Expenses | $679.0M-3.8% | $661.0M-10.6% | $688.0M-8.5% | $733.0M-7.8% | $706.0M-7.5% | $739.0M+0.4% | $752.0M+17.1% | $795.0M+18.3% |
| Operating Income | $4.3B+38.1% | $4.0B+23.7% | $3.8B+21.5% | $3.4B+42.6% | $3.1B+17.9% | $3.2B+46.1% | $3.1B+0.5% | $2.4B-44.9% |
| Interest Expense | $373.0M+1.4% | $377.0M-6.5% | $370.0M-8.4% | $350.0M-16.3% | $368.0M-12.0% | $403.0M+12.9% | $404.0M+236.7% | $418.0M+276.6% |
| Income Tax | $1.1B+139.2% | $666.0M+46.1% | $471.0M+2.6% | $531.0M+219.6% | $449.0M+91.9% | $456.0M+30.7% | $459.0M-12.9% | -$444.0M-155.2% |
| Net Income | $3.9B+51.3% | $3.4B+35.4% | $3.2B+30.8% | $2.9B+5.5% | $2.5B+17.9% | $2.5B+32.1% | $2.4B-7.8% | $2.7B-25.5% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.98+53.1% | $0.85+34.9% | $0.80+31.1% | $0.72+5.9% | $0.64+18.5% | $0.63+34.0% | $0.61-6.2% | $0.68-24.4% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.97+51.6% | $0.85+37.1% | $0.80+31.1% | $0.72+5.9% | $0.64+18.5% | $0.62+34.8% | $0.61-6.2% | $0.68-23.6% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | N/A | 3.98B-0.5% | 3.98B-0.5% | 3.99B-0.5% | N/A | 4.00B-1.4% | 4.00B-1.7% | 4.01B-1.8% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: EBITDA.
CSCO Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $129.6B+6.0% | $125.5B+4.8% | $123.4B+1.6% | $121.1B-1.8% | $122.3B-1.7% | $119.8B-2.6% | $121.4B+20.0% | $123.3B+24.9% |
| Current Assets | $38.7B+10.5% | $36.6B+11.4% | $35.1B+1.3% | $32.9B-8.0% | $35.0B-5.1% | $32.8B-8.6% | $34.7B-17.7% | $35.8B-9.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $7.2B-13.5% | $7.1B-13.2% | $7.5B-12.8% | $8.4B-7.3% | $8.3B+11.2% | $8.2B-8.4% | $8.6B-37.6% | $9.1B-5.6% |
| Short-Term Investments | $8.7B+12.1% | $9.6B+27.8% | $8.3B+0.3% | $7.3B-23.6% | $7.8B-25.0% | $7.5B-24.1% | $8.3B-30.6% | $9.6B-31.0% |
| Inventory | $5.7B+80.0% | $4.7B+66.2% | $3.9B+33.9% | $3.4B+8.0% | $3.2B-6.2% | $2.8B-9.2% | $2.9B-8.8% | $3.1B-6.0% |
| Accounts Receivable | $7.5B+11.5% | $6.5B+22.8% | $6.6B+16.5% | $4.8B+8.3% | $6.7B+0.2% | $5.3B+2.9% | $5.7B+16.1% | $4.5B-7.8% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $59.5B+0.6% | $59.3B+0.5% | $59.2B+0.9% | $59.1B+0.6% | $59.1B+0.8% | $59.0B+0.7% | $58.7B+50.2% | $58.8B+51.1% |
| Total Liabilities | $79.4B+5.2% | $76.7B+3.8% | $75.6B-0.3% | $74.2B-4.9% | $75.4B-4.4% | $73.8B-4.4% | $75.8B+38.1% | $78.1B+45.7% |
| Current Liabilities | $41.5B+18.4% | $39.5B+14.6% | $36.8B-8.1% | $35.5B-12.6% | $35.1B-13.6% | $34.5B-14.0% | $40.0B+29.7% | $40.5B+50.0% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $37.8B-6.3% | $37.1B-5.6% | $38.9B+8.5% | $38.8B+3.4% | $40.4B+5.2% | $39.4B+6.0% | $35.8B+48.8% | $37.5B+41.4% |
| Long-Term Debt | $19.4B-15.3% | $19.4B-15.3% | $21.4B+8.9% | $21.4B+8.9% | $22.9B+16.5% | $22.9B+13.7% | $19.6B+194.3% | $19.6B+194.6% |
| Total Equity | $50.3B+7.3% | $48.9B+6.4% | $47.7B+4.8% | $46.9B+3.5% | $46.8B+3.0% | $45.9B+0.4% | $45.5B-1.6% | $45.3B+0.1% |
| Retained Earnings | $1.6B+3030.0% | $704.0M+363.2% | $66.0M-86.9% | -$364.0M-155.0% | $50.0M-95.4% | $152.0M-92.6% | $502.0M-81.8% | $662.0M-75.4% |
CSCO Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.4B+27.2% | $3.8B-7.4% | $1.8B-18.7% | $3.2B-12.3% | $4.2B+13.5% | $4.1B+2.2% | $2.2B+177.4% | $3.7B+54.4% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $914.0M-3.3% | $934.0M+1.4% | $1.1B+27.6% | N/A | $945.0M+16.5% | $921.0M+14.8% | $827.0M+25.1% |
| Capital Expenditures | $390.0M+79.7% | $414.0M+58.6% | $283.0M+34.8% | $323.0M+48.8% | $217.0M+9.6% | $261.0M+55.4% | $210.0M+23.5% | $217.0M+61.9% |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.0B+24.4% | $3.3B-11.9% | $1.5B-24.2% | $2.9B-16.1% | $4.0B+13.7% | $3.8B-0.2% | $2.0B+218.3% | $3.4B+54.0% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$264.0M+3.3% | -$2.1B-509.9% | -$1.3B-227.8% | $156.0M-67.4% | -$273.0M+67.0% | $505.0M+102.2% | $1.0B-53.8% | $479.0M-49.7% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$5.0B-26.8% | -$2.0B+60.3% | -$1.4B+63.5% | -$3.9B-38.8% | -$3.9B+12.4% | -$5.1B-136.5% | -$3.9B-465.6% | -$2.8B+26.7% |
| Dividends Paid | $1.7B+2.1% | $1.7B+2.0% | $1.6B+1.5% | $1.6B+1.6% | $1.6B+1.2% | $1.6B+0.7% | $1.6B+0.6% | $1.6B+0.8% |
| Share Buybacks | $1.5B+19.9% | $1.3B-16.9% | $1.4B+9.9% | $2.0B-0.5% | $1.3B-37.9% | $1.5B+18.7% | $1.2B+3.0% | $2.0B+54.1% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Depreciation & Amortization.
CSCO Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 64.1%+0.9pp | 63.6%-1.9pp | 65.0%-0.1pp | 65.5%-0.4pp | 63.2%-1.1pp | 65.6%+0.4pp | 65.1%+0.9pp | 65.9%+0.7pp |
| Operating Margin | 24.7%+3.7pp | 25.0%+2.4pp | 24.6%+2.4pp | 22.6%+5.6pp | 21.0%+1.9pp | 22.6%+5.4pp | 22.3%-1.9pp | 17.0%-12.1pp |
| Net Margin | 22.4%+5.0pp | 21.3%+3.7pp | 20.7%+3.3pp | 19.2%-0.4pp | 17.4%+1.5pp | 17.6%+2.8pp | 17.3%-3.2pp | 19.6%-5.2pp |
| Return on Equity | 7.7%+2.2pp | 6.9%+1.5pp | 6.7%+1.3pp | 6.1%+0.1pp | 5.4%+0.7pp | 5.4%+1.3pp | 5.3%-0.4pp | 6.0%-2.1pp |
| Return on Assets | 3.0%+0.9pp | 2.7%+0.6pp | 2.6%+0.6pp | 2.4%+0.2pp | 2.1%+0.3pp | 2.1%+0.5pp | 2.0%-0.6pp | 2.2%-1.5pp |
| Current Ratio | 0.93-0.1x | 0.920.0x | 0.95+0.1x | 0.930.0x | 1.00+0.1x | 0.95+0.1x | 0.87-0.5x | 0.88-0.6x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.39-0.1x | 0.40-0.1x | 0.450.0x | 0.460.0x | 0.49+0.1x | 0.50+0.1x | 0.43+0.3x | 0.43+0.3x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.130.0x | 0.130.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.110.0x |
| FCF Margin | 29.0%+1.6pp | 21.1%-5.7pp | 10.0%-4.5pp | 19.4%-5.5pp | 27.4%+1.5pp | 26.8%-3.1pp | 14.5%+9.5pp | 24.9%+9.6pp |
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.93), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO | FY2026 | $63.3B | $13.3B | 20.9% | $442.1B | 65/100 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. New MSI | FY2025 | $11.7B | $2.2B | 18.4% | $76.8B | 63/100 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company HPE | FY2025 | $34.3B | $57.0M | 0.2% | $73.3B | 35/100 |
| Ubiquiti Inc. UI | FY2026 | $3.3B | $960.3M | 29.3% | $32.5B | 84/100 |
Where Cisco Systems, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported $63.3B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 11.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) revenue grew by 11.8% year-over-year, from $56.7B to $63.3B in fiscal year 2026.
Is Cisco Systems, Inc. profitable?
Yes, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported a net income of $13.3B in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 20.9%.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had EBITDA of $16.1B in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Cisco Systems, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had $7.2B in cash and equivalents against $19.4B in long-term debt.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross margin?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had a gross margin of 64.5% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s operating margin?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had an operating margin of 24.3% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had a net profit margin of 20.9% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Cisco Systems, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) paid $1.66 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has a return on equity of 26.4% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) generated $12.8B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -3.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) generated $14.2B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Cisco Systems, Inc.'s total assets?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had $129.6B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Cisco Systems, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) invested $1.4B in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Cisco Systems, Inc. spend on research and development?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) invested $9.6B in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s current ratio?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had a current ratio of 0.93 as of fiscal year 2026, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) had a return on assets of 10.2% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) trades at 33.3x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $13.3B net income, FY2026. The market capitalization is $442.1B as of Sep 11, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) trades at 7.0x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $63.3B revenue, FY2026. The market capitalization is $442.1B as of Sep 11, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has an Altman Z-Score of 4.21, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Cisco Systems, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.07x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Cisco Systems, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has an interest coverage ratio of 10.45x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Cisco Systems, Inc.?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) scores 65 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.