Cisco Systems (TSX:CSCO) Stock Based Compensation: C$5,317 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


TSX:CSCO Cisco Systems Inc TSX:CSCO
65 GF Score
Price C$58.37
GF Value C$33.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cisco Systems Stock Based Compensation?

Cisco Systems TSX:CSCO +3.00% 65 Stock Based Compensation is C$5,317 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of C$33.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cisco Systems's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$1,257 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was C$5,317 Mil.

Cisco Systems Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Cisco Systems Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Cisco Systems Stock Based Compensation Chart

Cisco Systems Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Stock Based Compensation
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Cisco Systems Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Cisco Systems Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 C$5,317 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of C$5,317 Mil mean?
Cisco Systems (TSX:CSCO) has a Stock Based Compensation of C$5,317 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Cisco Systems' current Stock Based Compensation is C$5,317 Mil. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Stock Based Compensation compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Stock Based Compensation of C$5,317 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Stock Based Compensation is C$5,317 Mil. 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 (TSX:CSCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$33.05, compared to a current price of C$58.37 — trading 76.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is C$5,317 Mil. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (TSX:CSCO), the current Stock Based Compensation is C$5,317 Mil 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 (TSX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$58.37 is trading 76.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$33.05. GuruFocus considers Cisco Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CSCO:

  • Stock Based Compensation: C$5,317 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$33.05 vs. price of C$58.37 (76.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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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