Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.23% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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What is Cisco Systems 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO +2.63% 81 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.23 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.35. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Cisco Systems's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.23%.

Cisco Systems  (XSWX:CSCO) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Cisco Systems 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Cisco Systems 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Cisco Systems's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 )
=(3949.000 - 3940.000) / 3949.000
=0.23%

* 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.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.23 mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.23 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cisco Systems' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.23. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.23 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.23. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.23. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.35, compared to a current price of CHF90.00 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.23. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.23 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 CHF90.00 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.35.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.23
  • GF Value™: CHF55.35 vs. price of CHF90.00 (62.6% 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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