Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO 83 Buyback Yield % is 1.68 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.77. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 83.47% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % of 1.68 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.77. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.98 to 10.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #119 out of 720 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Cisco Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
Cisco Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 1.68 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 10.66. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #119 out of 720 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #119 out of 720 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Cisco Systems in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Cisco Systems' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.98 to 10.66 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 1.68, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.77. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.99, compared to a current price of CHF93.27 — trading 66.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.68, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.77. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.68 as of Jun. 29, 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 CHF93.27 is trading 66.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.99.
GuruFocus considers Cisco Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Buyback Yield %: 1.68 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.77)
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% 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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