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Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Cisco Systems's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was CHF4,161 Mil. Cisco Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was CHF13,981 Mil.
Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 0.30.
Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026
increased
from Apr. 2026 (0.27) to Apr. 2026 (0.30)
An increase in Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to the next indicates that one of the following is happening:
1. investment in inventory is growing more rapidly than revenue
2. revenue are dropping
No matter which situation is causing the problem, an increase in the Inventory-to-Revenue may signal an oncoming cash flow problem.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Cisco Systems's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was 75.71.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 1.21.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Inventory-to-Revenue Explanation
An increase in Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to the next indicates that one of the following is happening:
1. investment in inventory is growing more rapidly than revenue
2. revenue are dropping
No matter which situation is causing the problem, an increase in the Inventory-to-Revenue may signal an oncoming cash flow problem.
Likewise, a decrease in the Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to next indicates that one of these is occurring:
1. investment in inventory is shrinking in relation to revenue
2. revenue are increasing
No matter which situation is causing the reduction in the Inventory-to-Revenue, either one suggests that business's inventory levels and its cash flow are effectively managed.
More Related Terms:
1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Cisco Systems's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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 Inventory-to-Revenue Related Terms
Cisco Systems Inventory-to-Revenue Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue 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 MSI, LITE, HPE: Inventory-to-Revenue Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Inventory-to-Revenue 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 Inventory-to-Revenue vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue falls into.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cisco Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.30 as of Jul. 2026. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Inventory-to-Revenue too high?
Cisco Systems' current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.30. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Inventory-to-Revenue compare to MSI and LITE?
Cisco Systems' Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.30 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 Inventory-to-Revenue for a Hardware company?
A good Inventory-to-Revenue depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory-to-Revenue 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 Inventory-to-Revenue mean?
A high Inventory-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.30. 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 Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.30. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF61.30, compared to a current price of CHF88.67 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.30. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory-to-Revenue calculated?
Inventory-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.30 as of Jul. 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 CHF88.67 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF61.30.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Inventory-to-Revenue: 0.30
GF Value™: CHF61.30 vs. price of CHF88.67 (44.6% 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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