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Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO 75 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.30% as of Apr. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 9.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.96. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,903 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 54.23% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cisco Systems's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 272.50% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Cisco Systems 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CSCO vs MSI, HPE, LITE: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Cisco Systems 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.30% mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.30% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #871 out of 1903 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Cisco Systems' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Cisco Systems' current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.30% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 9.50. The Hardware industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 1.20. Cisco Systems' value of 4.30% is 258.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #871 out of 1903 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to MSI and HPE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #871 out of 1903 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Cisco Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 1.20. Cisco Systems' value of 4.30% is 258.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.50 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Cisco Systems has consistently been above 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 1.20, based on 1,903 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.30% is 258.3% above 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.30%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 9.50. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 4.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.96, compared to a current price of CHF98.00 — trading 75.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.30%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 9.50 and 258.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.20. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 4.30% 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 CHF98.00 is trading 75.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.96.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 4.30% (55% below median its 10-year median of 9.50)
GF Value™: CHF55.96 vs. price of CHF98.00 (75.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 258.3% above the Hardware median (#871 of 1903)
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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