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Cisco SystemsMIC:CSCO-RM 81 PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:CSCO-RM with a GF Score™ of 81/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks worse than 89.46% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-18), Cisco Systems's share price is ₽0.00. Cisco Systems's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was ₽926.94. Hence, Cisco Systems's PB Ratio of today is 0.00.
Warning Sign:
Cisco Systems Inc stock PB Ratio (=9.03) is close to 10-year high of 9.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:CSCO-RM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29 Med: 4.93 Max: 9.81
Current: 9.03
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest PB Ratio was 9.81. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 4.93.
MIC:CSCO-RM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 89.46% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs MIC:CSCO-RM: 9.03
During the past 12 months, Cisco Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 284.90% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 11.20% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Cisco Systems PB Ratio Related Terms
Cisco Systems PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's PB Ratio 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.
MIC:CSCO-RM vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Cisco Systems's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Cisco Systems (MIC:CSCO-RM) has a PB Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 9.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2164 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Cisco Systems' PB Ratio too high?
Cisco Systems' current PB Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 9.81. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2164 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' PB Ratio compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2164 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Historically, Cisco Systems' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 9.81 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.25, based on 2,419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current PB Ratio is 0.00. 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 (MIC:CSCO-RM) has a current PB Ratio of 0.00. The current PB Ratio is 0.00. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (MIC:CSCO-RM), the current PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 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.
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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