Cisco SystemsHAM:CIS -2.12%81 OCF Margin % is 23.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 28.31. GuruFocus rates HAM:CIS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 89.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CIS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.22 Med: 28.31 Max: 34.89
Current: 21.46
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cisco Systems was 34.89%. The lowest was 20.22%. And the median was 28.31%.
HAM:CIS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.89% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs HAM:CIS: 21.46
Cisco Systems OCF Margin % Related Terms
Cisco Systems OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's OCF Margin % 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.
HAM:CIS vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's OCF Margin % 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.
Cisco Systems (HAM:CIS) has a OCF Margin % of 23.72% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 28.31. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' OCF Margin % has ranged from 20.22 to 34.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #250 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Cisco Systems' OCF Margin % too high?
Cisco Systems' current OCF Margin % of 23.72% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 28.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.22 to a high of 34.89. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. Cisco Systems' value of 23.72% is 350.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #250 out of 2472 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' OCF Margin % compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #250 out of 2472 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Cisco Systems in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. Cisco Systems' value of 23.72% is 350.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 20.22 to 34.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.31 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Cisco Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current OCF Margin % of 23.72% is 350.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current OCF Margin % is 23.72%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 28.31. 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 (HAM:CIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.55, compared to a current price of €104.48 — trading 81.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 23.72%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 28.31 and 350.1% above the Hardware industry median of 5.27. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (HAM:CIS), the current OCF Margin % is 23.72% 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 (HAM:CIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €104.48 is trading 81.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.55.
GuruFocus considers Cisco Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CIS:
OCF Margin %: 23.72% (16% below median its 10-year median of 28.31)
GF Value™: €57.55 vs. price of €104.48 (81.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 350.1% above the Hardware median (#250 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CIS 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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