Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO -3.87%83 OCF Yield % is 2.90 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 7.03. 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 2,492 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks better than 55.38% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Cisco Systems OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's OCF 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: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's OCF 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.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a OCF Yield % of 2.90 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 7.03. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.69 to 10.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1112 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Cisco Systems' OCF Yield % too high?
Cisco Systems' current OCF Yield % of 2.90 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 10.32. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.04. Cisco Systems' value of 2.90 is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1112 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Yield % compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #1112 out of 2492 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Cisco Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.04. Cisco Systems' value of 2.90 is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.69 to 10.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 2.04, 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 Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.04, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current OCF Yield % of 2.90 is 42.5% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current OCF Yield % is 2.90, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 7.03. 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 OCF Yield % is 2.90, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 42.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.04. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current OCF Yield % is 2.90 as of Jun. 27, 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:
OCF Yield %: 2.90 (59% below median its 10-year median of 7.03)
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% above the Hardware median (#1112 of 2492)
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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