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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Cisco Systems's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF5,104 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 37.33.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Cisco Systems's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-10.56.
Cisco Systems Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Cisco Systems's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Cisco Systems's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Cisco Systems Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Cisco Systems Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of CHF5,104 Mil mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Accounts Receivable of CHF5,104 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Accounts Receivable too high?
Cisco Systems' current Accounts Receivable is CHF5,104 Mil. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Accounts Receivable compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Accounts Receivable of CHF5,104 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Hardware company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Accounts Receivable is CHF5,104 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cisco Systems stock overvalued right now?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a current Accounts Receivable of CHF5,104 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF56.36, compared to a current price of CHF91.69 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is CHF5,104 Mil. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Accounts Receivable is CHF5,104 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF91.69 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF56.36.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Accounts Receivable: CHF5,104 Mil
GF Value™: CHF56.36 vs. price of CHF91.69 (62.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. 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.
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