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Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO -7.33%85 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Jul. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF56.50. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,384 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 57.68% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cisco Systems's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 284.90% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Cisco Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CSCO vs MSI, HPE, LITE: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cisco Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% as of Jul. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1009 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Cisco Systems' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Cisco Systems' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 10.50. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Cisco Systems' value of 5.40% is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1009 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to MSI and HPE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1009 out of 2384 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Cisco Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Cisco Systems' value of 5.40% is 50% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Cisco Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 3.60, based on 2,384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40% is 50% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 10.50. 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF56.50, compared to a current price of CHF92.34 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 50% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Jul. 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 CHF92.34 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF56.50.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.40% (49% below median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: CHF56.50 vs. price of CHF92.34 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Hardware median (#1009 of 2384)
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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