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Cisco Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF288,728 Mil.
Cisco Systems's EBIT 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 CHF12,322 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cisco Systems EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's EV-to-EBIT 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: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cisco Systems's current Enterprise Value is CHF385,337 Mil.
Cisco Systems's EBIT 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 CHF12,322 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 31.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 13.20. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.33 to 32.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1085 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Cisco Systems' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cisco Systems' current EV-to-EBIT of 31.27 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 13.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.33 to a high of 32.11. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.84. Cisco Systems' value of 31.27 is 43.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1085 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' EV-to-EBIT compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1085 out of 1773 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.84. Cisco Systems' value of 31.27 is 43.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.33 to 32.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.20 vs. the industry median of 21.84, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 21.84, based on 1,773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current EV-to-EBIT of 31.27 is 43.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current EV-to-EBIT is 31.27, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 13.20. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 31.27. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.88, compared to a current price of CHF96.29 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 31.27, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 13.20 and 43.2% above the Hardware industry median of 21.84. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 31.27 as of Jul. 14, 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 CHF96.29 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.88.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
EV-to-EBIT: 31.27 (137% above median its 10-year median of 13.20)
GF Value™: CHF55.88 vs. price of CHF96.29 (72.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% above the Hardware median (#1085 of 1773)
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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