Cisco SystemsMEX:CSCO -1.11%67 Quick Ratio is 0.81 as of Apr. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,163.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Cisco Systems ranks worse than 82.34% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cisco Systems's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.81.
Cisco Systems has a quick ratio of 0.81. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cisco Systems's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSCO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.46 Max: 3.62
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, Cisco Systems's highest Quick Ratio was 3.62. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.46.
MEX:CSCO's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 82.34% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs MEX:CSCO: 0.81
Cisco Systems (MEX:CSCO) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Cisco Systems Quick Ratio Related Terms
Cisco Systems Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Quick 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.
MEX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Cisco Systems's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:CSCO) has a Quick Ratio of 0.81 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2052 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Cisco Systems' Quick Ratio too high?
Cisco Systems' current Quick Ratio of 0.81 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 3.62. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Cisco Systems' value of 0.81 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2052 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Quick Ratio compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #2052 out of 2492 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Cisco Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Cisco Systems' value of 0.81 is 44.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cisco Systems' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Cisco Systems has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current Quick Ratio of 0.81 is 44.5% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current Quick Ratio is 0.81, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.46. 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 (MEX:CSCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,163.10, compared to a current price of MXN2,083.40 — trading 79.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.81, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 44.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (MEX:CSCO), the current Quick Ratio is 0.81 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 (MEX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,083.40 is trading 79.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,163.10.
GuruFocus considers Cisco Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSCO:
Quick Ratio: 0.81 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: MXN1,163.10 vs. price of MXN2,083.40 (79.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% below the Hardware median (#2052 of 2492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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