Cisco Systems's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0.87.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF3.09.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 19.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CSCO'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.7 Med: 8.7 Max: 273.3
Current: -2.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 273.30% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
XSWX:CSCO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 57.14% of 1962
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.8
vs XSWX:CSCO: -2.10
Cisco Systems's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF3,478 Mil.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Cisco Systems EBIT per Share Related Terms
Cisco Systems EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 CHF3.09
* 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 EBIT per Share of CHF3.09 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1121 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Cisco Systems' EBIT per Share too high?
Cisco Systems' current EBIT per Share is CHF3.09. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1121 out of 1962 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' EBIT per Share compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1121 out of 1962 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Hardware company?
The median EBIT per Share among Hardware companies is 2.80, based on 1,962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current EBIT per Share is CHF3.09. 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 EBIT per Share is CHF3.09. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current EBIT per Share is CHF3.09 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:
EBIT per Share: CHF3.09
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% 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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