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Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO 75 Days Sales Outstanding is 37.73 as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 41.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.32. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 89.63% on this metric.
Cisco Systems's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF5,159 Mil. Cisco Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF12,476 Mil.
Hence, Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 37.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CSCO'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.92 Med: 41.32 Max: 43.85
Current: 35.92
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 43.85. The lowest was 35.92. And the median was 41.32.
XSWX:CSCO's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 89.63% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 73.78
vs XSWX:CSCO: 35.92
Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Apr. 2025 (36.96) to Apr. 2026 (37.73).
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Cisco Systems Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Cisco Systems Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding 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 MSI, HPE, LITE: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 37.73 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.32. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 35.92 to 43.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #256 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Cisco Systems' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cisco Systems' current Days Sales Outstanding of 37.73 is near median its 10-year median of 41.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.92 to a high of 43.85. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.78. Cisco Systems' value of 37.73 is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #256 out of 2469 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 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Days Sales Outstanding compare to MSI and HPE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #256 out of 2469 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Cisco Systems in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.78. Cisco Systems' value of 37.73 is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 35.92 to 43.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.32 vs. the industry median of 73.78, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.78, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current Days Sales Outstanding of 37.73 is 48.9% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current Days Sales Outstanding is 37.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.32. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 37.73. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.32, compared to a current price of CHF99.64 — trading 80.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 37.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.32 and 48.9% below the Hardware industry median of 73.78. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 37.73 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 CHF99.64 is trading 80.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.32.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Days Sales Outstanding: 37.73 (near median its 10-year median of 41.32)
GF Value™: CHF55.32 vs. price of CHF99.64 (80.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Hardware median (#256 of 2469)
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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