Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Tax Expense: CHF1,679 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Cisco Systems Tax Expense?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO -3.87% 83 Tax Expense is CHF1,679 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cisco Systems's tax expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF525 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,679 Mil.


Cisco Systems  (XSWX:CSCO) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Cisco Systems Tax Expense Historical Data

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Cisco Systems Tax Expense Chart

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Cisco Systems Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 CHF1,679 Mil.

* 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 Expense of CHF1,679 Mil mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Tax Expense of CHF1,679 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Tax Expense too high?
Cisco Systems' current Tax Expense is CHF1,679 Mil. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Tax Expense compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Tax Expense of CHF1,679 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 Tax Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Tax Expense is CHF1,679 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 (XSWX:CSCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.99, compared to a current price of CHF93.27 — trading 66.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is CHF1,679 Mil. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Tax Expense is CHF1,679 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 (XSWX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF93.27 is trading 66.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.99. GuruFocus considers Cisco Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:

  • Tax Expense: CHF1,679 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF55.99 vs. price of CHF93.27 (66.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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