The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Cisco Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF12,476 Mil. Cisco Systems's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF5,159 Mil.
Hence, Cisco Systems's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.42.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Cisco Systems Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Cisco Systems Receivables Turnover Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Receivables Turnover 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.
XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Receivables Turnover 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.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.42 as of Apr. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #252 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Cisco Systems' Receivables Turnover too high?
Cisco Systems' current Receivables Turnover is 2.42. The Hardware industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.90. Cisco Systems' value of 2.42 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #252 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Receivables Turnover compare to CIEN and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cisco Systems ranks #252 out of 2469 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Cisco Systems in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.90. Cisco Systems' value of 2.42 is 50.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Hardware company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Hardware companies is 4.90, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cisco Systems's current Receivables Turnover of 2.42 is 50.6% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cisco Systems's current Receivables Turnover is 2.42. 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 Receivables Turnover of 2.42. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.17, compared to a current price of CHF90.76 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.42 and 50.6% below the Hardware industry median of 4.90. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.42 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 (XSWX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF90.76 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.17.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Receivables Turnover: 2.42
GF Value™: CHF55.17 vs. price of CHF90.76 (64.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% below the Hardware median (#252 of 2469)
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.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:CSCO
Receivables Turnover is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:CSCO has been successfully added to your 
