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Cisco Systems's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF7,939 Mil. Cisco Systems's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF30,996 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cisco Systems's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF7,939 Mil. Cisco Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF12,476 Mil. Therefore, Cisco Systems's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 63.63%.
Cisco Systems had a gross margin of 63.63% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cisco Systems was 64.94%. The lowest was 62.04%. And the median was 62.95%.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cisco Systems had a gross margin of 63.63% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Cisco Systems Gross Profit Related Terms
Cisco Systems Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 CHF30,996 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Gross Profit of CHF30,996 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Gross Profit too high?
Cisco Systems' current Gross Profit is CHF30,996 Mil. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Gross Profit compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Gross Profit of CHF30,996 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Hardware company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Gross Profit is CHF30,996 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF30,996 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.36, compared to a current price of CHF90.00 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF30,996 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Gross Profit is CHF30,996 Mil 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 CHF90.00 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.36.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Gross Profit: CHF30,996 Mil
GF Value™: CHF55.36 vs. price of CHF90.00 (62.6% 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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