Cisco Systems's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF9.77.
During the past 12 months, Cisco Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% 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 -0.60% per year.
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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 11.20% per year.
Cisco Systems's current price is CHF90.76. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF9.77. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Cisco Systems is 9.29.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Cisco Systems was 9.81. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 4.93.
Warning Sign:
Cisco Systems Inc stock PB Ratio (=9.09) is close to 10-year high of 9.81.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Cisco Systems Book Value per Share Related Terms
Cisco Systems Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Book Value per Share 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.
XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Book Value per Share of CHF9.77 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Book Value per Share too high?
Cisco Systems' current Book Value per Share is CHF9.77. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Book Value per Share compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Book Value per Share of CHF9.77 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 Book Value per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Book Value per Share is CHF9.77. 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 Book Value per Share of CHF9.77. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.17, compared to a current price of CHF90.76 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF9.77. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Book Value per Share is CHF9.77 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 CHF90.76 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.17.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Book Value per Share: CHF9.77
GF Value™: CHF55.17 vs. price of CHF90.76 (64.5% 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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