Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO -3.87%83 Days Inventory is 68.40 as of Apr. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 32.19. 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 2,413 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 72.52% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cisco Systems's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF3,401 Mil. Cisco Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF4,537 Mil.
Hence, Cisco Systems's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 68.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CSCO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.61 Med: 32.19 Max: 67.49
Current: 60.7
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest Days Inventory was 67.49. The lowest was 27.61. And the median was 32.19.
XSWX:CSCO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.52% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs XSWX:CSCO: 60.70
Cisco Systems's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (56.44) to Apr. 2026 (68.40).
It might indicate that Cisco Systems's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.33.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.27.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cisco Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Cisco Systems Days Inventory Related Terms
Cisco Systems Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 68.40 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 32.19. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 27.61 to 67.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #663 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Cisco Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Cisco Systems' current Days Inventory of 68.40 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 32.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.61 to a high of 67.49. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Cisco Systems' value of 68.40 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #663 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Inventory compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #663 out of 2413 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cisco Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Cisco Systems' value of 68.40 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.61 to 67.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.19 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Cisco Systems has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current Days Inventory of 68.40 is 27.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current Days Inventory is 68.40, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 32.19. 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 Days Inventory is 68.40, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 32.19 and 27.5% below the Hardware industry median of 94.29. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Days Inventory is 68.40 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:
Days Inventory: 68.40 (112% above median its 10-year median of 32.19)
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% below the Hardware median (#663 of 2413)
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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