Cisco SystemsFRA:CIS +1.73%81 EBITDA Margin % is 31.90% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 32.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 94.22% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Cisco Systems's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €4,320 Mil. Cisco Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €13,544 Mil. Therefore, Cisco Systems's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 31.90%.
Cisco Systems (FRA:CIS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Cisco Systems EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Cisco Systems EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's EBITDA Margin % 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.
FRA:CIS vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's EBITDA Margin % 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 (FRA:CIS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 31.90% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.06. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 27.37 to 33.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #143 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Cisco Systems' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Cisco Systems' current EBITDA Margin % of 31.90% is near median its 10-year median of 32.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.37 to a high of 33.38. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Cisco Systems' value of 31.90% is 355.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #143 out of 2472 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' EBITDA Margin % compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #143 out of 2472 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Cisco Systems in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Cisco Systems' value of 31.90% is 355.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 27.37 to 33.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.06 vs. the industry median of 7.00, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.00, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current EBITDA Margin % of 31.90% is 355.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current EBITDA Margin % is 31.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.06. 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 (FRA:CIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.23, compared to a current price of €106.96 — trading 86.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 31.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.06 and 355.7% above the Hardware industry median of 7.00. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (FRA:CIS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 31.90% 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 (FRA:CIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €106.96 is trading 86.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.23.
GuruFocus considers Cisco Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CIS:
EBITDA Margin %: 31.90% (near median its 10-year median of 32.06)
GF Value™: €57.23 vs. price of €106.96 (86.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 355.7% above the Hardware median (#143 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CIS 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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