Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Total Payout Ratio: 1.18 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Cisco Systems Total Payout Ratio?

Cisco Systems XSWX:CSCO -0.69% 81 Total Payout Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CSCO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.88. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Cisco Systems's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.18.

Cisco Systems Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cisco Systems Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Total Payout Ratio 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.

Cisco Systems Total Payout Ratio Chart

Cisco Systems Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 1.18 0.83 1.21 1.27

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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XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cisco Systems Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Cisco Systems's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-5769.656 + 587.99 + -5142.519) / 8132.802
=1.27

Cisco Systems's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2057.211 + 0 + -1307.416) / 2656.575
=1.27

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.18 mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Cisco Systems' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.18. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Total Payout Ratio compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Total Payout Ratio of 1.18 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.18. 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 Total Payout Ratio of 1.18. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.88, compared to a current price of CHF96.29 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.18. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 14, 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 CHF96.29 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.88.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.18
  • GF Value™: CHF55.88 vs. price of CHF96.29 (72.3% 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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