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Cisco Systems's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-593 Mil.
Cisco Systems's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was CHF-1,032 Mil.
It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).
Cisco Systems Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Cisco Systems Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Change In Working Capital 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.
Cisco Systems Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-3,311 Mil.
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.
Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net
(566)
(614)
(796)
Inventories
(1,667)
(2,759)
(3,727)
Accounts payable
531
1,061
2,687
Accrued liabilities
103
271
(935)
Accrued income taxes
(1,224)
981
994
For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.
* 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 Change In Working Capital of CHF-3,311 Mil mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF-3,311 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Cisco Systems.
Is Cisco Systems' Change In Working Capital too high?
Cisco Systems' current Change In Working Capital is CHF-3,311 Mil. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Change In Working Capital compare to MSI and HPE?
Cisco Systems' Change In Working Capital of CHF-3,311 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 Change In Working Capital for a Hardware company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Cisco Systems. Cisco Systems's current Change In Working Capital is CHF-3,311 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 Change In Working Capital of CHF-3,311 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.36, compared to a current price of CHF97.62 — trading 76.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF-3,311 Mil. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF-3,311 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 CHF97.62 is trading 76.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.36.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Change In Working Capital: CHF-3,311 Mil
GF Value™: CHF55.36 vs. price of CHF97.62 (76.3% 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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