Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Tax Rate %: 16.49% (As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Cisco Systems Tax Rate %?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO 81 Tax Rate % is 16.49% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.17. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Cisco Systems's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF525 Mil. Cisco Systems's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF3,181 Mil. Therefore, Cisco Systems's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.49%.

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Cisco Systems Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Cisco Systems Tax Rate % Chart

Cisco Systems Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Tax Rate %
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Cisco Systems Quarterly Data
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Cisco Systems Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Cisco Systems's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jul. 2025 )
=734.988/8867.79
=8.29 %

Cisco Systems's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=524.542/3181.116
=16.49 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 16.49% mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Tax Rate % of 16.49% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Cisco Systems' Tax Rate % too high?
Cisco Systems' current Tax Rate % is 16.49%. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Tax Rate % compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Tax Rate % of 16.49% 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 Tax Rate % for a Hardware company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cisco Systems's current Tax Rate % is 16.49%. 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 Tax Rate % of 16.49%. 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 Tax Rate % is 16.49%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Tax Rate % is 16.49% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 16.49%
  • GF Value™: CHF55.17 vs. price of CHF90.76 (64.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 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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