Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Cisco Systems Growth Rank?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO -2.46% 81 Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF54.56. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cisco Systems has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Cisco Systems' Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Cisco Systems' Growth Rank too high?
Cisco Systems' current Growth Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Growth Rank compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Cisco Systems' own Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 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 Growth Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Growth Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (XSWX:CSCO) has a current Growth Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF54.56, compared to a current price of CHF87.69 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 17, 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 CHF87.69 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF54.56.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF54.56 vs. price of CHF87.69 (60.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134-1706
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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