Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XSWX:CSCO Cisco Systems Inc XSWX:CSCO
83 GF Score
Price CHF93.27
GF Value CHF55.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cisco Systems Moat Score?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO -3.87% 83 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 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. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 99.92% on this metric.

Cisco Systems has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Cisco Systems has Wide Moat: Cisco Systems Inc possesses a robust wide moat with strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and valuable intellectual property. Its market leadership in networking technology and consistent innovation further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cisco Systems might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Cisco Systems  (XSWX:CSCO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cisco Systems Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Cisco Systems' Moat Score too high?
Cisco Systems' current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2 out of 2469 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 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Moat Score compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places Cisco Systems in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cisco Systems's current Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 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:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • 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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