Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO -3.87%83 Days Payable is 45.45 as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 41.67. 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 2,438 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks worse than 73.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CSCO'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.56 Med: 41.67 Max: 46.63
Current: 43.59
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest Days Payable was 46.63. The lowest was 21.56. And the median was 41.67.
XSWX:CSCO's Days Payable is ranked worse than 73.83% of 2438
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.935
vs XSWX:CSCO: 43.59
Cisco Systems's Days Payable
increased
from Apr. 2025 (40.61) to Apr. 2026 (45.45).
It may suggest that Cisco Systemsdelayed paying its suppliers.
Cisco Systems Days Payable Related Terms
Cisco Systems Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Days Payable 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 Payable Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Cisco Systems's Days Payable 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 Days Payable of 45.45 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.67. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' Days Payable has ranged from 21.56 to 46.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1800 out of 2438 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Cisco Systems' Days Payable too high?
Cisco Systems' current Days Payable of 45.45 is near median its 10-year median of 41.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.56 to a high of 46.63. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.94. Cisco Systems' value of 45.45 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1800 out of 2438 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below 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 Payable compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1800 out of 2438 companies for Days Payable. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.94. Cisco Systems' value of 45.45 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own Days Payable has ranged from 21.56 to 46.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.67 vs. the industry median of 69.94, 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 Payable for a Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.94, based on 2,438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current Days Payable of 45.45 is 35% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current Days Payable is 45.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.67. 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 Payable is 45.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.67 and 35% below the Hardware industry median of 69.94. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Days Payable is 45.45 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 Payable: 45.45 (near median its 10-year median of 41.67)
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% below the Hardware median (#1800 of 2438)
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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