Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO -4.15%81 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32% as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.11. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,345 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 62.05% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Cisco Systems's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.32%.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Cisco Systems Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Cisco Systems Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32% mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #890 out of 2345 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Cisco Systems' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Cisco Systems' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #890 out of 2345 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #890 out of 2345 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Cisco Systems in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.11, compared to a current price of CHF90.76 — trading 64.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32% as of Jul. 03, 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 CHF90.76 is trading 64.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.11.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.32% (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: CHF55.11 vs. price of CHF90.76 (64.7% 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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