Cisco SystemsMIC:CSCO-RM 81 PEG Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:CSCO-RM with a GF Score™ of 81/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks worse than 95.91% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:CSCO-RM'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 2.94 Max: 23.61
Current: 36.34
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest PEG Ratio was 23.61. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 2.94.
MIC:CSCO-RM's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 95.91% of 856
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs MIC:CSCO-RM: 36.34
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Cisco Systems (MIC:CSCO-RM) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Cisco Systems PEG Ratio Related Terms
Cisco Systems PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's PEG 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: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Cisco Systems (MIC:CSCO-RM) has a PEG Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 23.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #821 out of 856 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Cisco Systems' PEG Ratio too high?
Cisco Systems' current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 23.61. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #821 out of 856 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' PEG Ratio compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #821 out of 856 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.22. Historically, Cisco Systems' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 23.61 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 PEG Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PEG Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.22, based on 856 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current PEG 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 PEG Ratio of 0.00. The current PEG 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (MIC:CSCO-RM), the current PEG Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 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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