Cisco SystemsXSWX:CSCO -3.87%83 PS Ratio is 7.71 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 4.01. 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 2,471 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks worse than 81.38% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Cisco Systems's share price is CHF93.27.
Cisco Systems's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF12.09. Hence, Cisco Systems's PS Ratio for today is 7.71.
Warning Sign:
Cisco Systems Inc stock PS Ratio (=7.46) is close to 10-year high of 7.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CSCO'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97 Med: 4.01 Max: 7.98
Current: 7.46
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest PS Ratio was 7.98. The lowest was 2.97. And the median was 4.01.
XSWX:CSCO's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 81.38% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.94
vs XSWX:CSCO: 7.46
Cisco Systems Inc has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 329.60% per year. The lowest was -32.70% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Cisco Systems PS Ratio Related Terms
Cisco Systems PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's PS 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.
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Cisco Systems's Share Price of today is CHF93.27. Cisco Systems's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF12.09.
* 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:
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a PS Ratio of 7.71 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 4.01. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' PS Ratio has ranged from 2.97 to 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2011 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Cisco Systems' PS Ratio too high?
Cisco Systems' current PS Ratio of 7.71 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 7.98. The Hardware industry median PS Ratio is 1.94. Cisco Systems' value of 7.71 is 297.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2011 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' PS Ratio compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2011 out of 2471 companies for PS Ratio. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.94. Cisco Systems' value of 7.71 is 297.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own PS Ratio has ranged from 2.97 to 7.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 1.94, 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.94, based on 2,471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current PS Ratio of 7.71 is 297.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current PS Ratio is 7.71, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. 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 PS Ratio is 7.71, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 297.4% above the Hardware industry median of 1.94. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current PS Ratio is 7.71 as of Jun. 29, 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:
PS Ratio: 7.71 (92% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 297.4% above the Hardware median (#2011 of 2471)
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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