Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 37.73.
Cisco Systems's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 68.4.
Cisco Systems's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 45.45.
Therefore, Cisco Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 60.68.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Cisco Systems Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Cisco Systems Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle 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: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Cisco Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 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.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 60.68 as of Apr. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Cisco Systems' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 60.68. The Hardware industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.95. Cisco Systems' value of 60.68 is 38.7% below this industry median. 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' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Cash Conversion Cycle of 60.68 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.95. Cisco Systems' value of 60.68 is 38.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Hardware company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Hardware companies is 98.95, based on 2,475 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 60.68 is 38.7% below 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 60.68. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle is 60.68 and 38.7% below the Hardware industry median of 98.95. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 60.68 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 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:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 60.68
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% below the Hardware median
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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