Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Inventory Turnover: 1.33 (As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Cisco Systems Inventory Turnover?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO -3.87% 83 Inventory Turnover is 1.33 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Cisco Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF4,537 Mil. Cisco Systems's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF3,401 Mil. Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.33.

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 Apr. 2026 was 68.40.

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 quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.27.

Cisco Systems  (XSWX:CSCO) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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 Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=3401.2345/4537.364*365 / 4
=68.40

2. 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 quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=3401.2345 / 12476.372
=0.27

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Cisco Systems Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Cisco Systems Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover 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.

Cisco Systems Inventory Turnover Chart

Cisco Systems Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Inventory Turnover
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Cisco Systems Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Cisco Systems Inventory Turnover Calculation

Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=15869.35 / ((3007.704 + 2527.72) / 2 )
=15869.35 / 2767.712
=5.73

Cisco Systems's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=4537.364 / ((3094.448 + 3708.021) / 2 )
=4537.364 / 3401.2345
=1.33

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.33 mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.33 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Inventory Turnover too high?
Cisco Systems' current Inventory Turnover is 1.33. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Inventory Turnover of 1.33 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 Turnover for a Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Inventory Turnover is 1.33. 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 Inventory Turnover is 1.33. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.33 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.33
  • GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134-1706
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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