Cisco Systems, Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
28.87
Enterprise Value
$490.99B
EBITDA (TTM)
$17.01B
Sector
Technology
How It's Calculated
28.87 = $490.99B ÷ $17.01B
What This Means
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 28.9 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) operates in the Technology sector, specifically in Communication Equipment. With a market capitalization of about $474.63B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $120.42, within a 52-week range of $62.71 to $121.43 (-0.8% from the high, +92.0% from the low). Beta of 0.91 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 19.7%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Cisco Systems, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Technology. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 28.87x EV/EBITDA, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $490.99B and EBITDA near $17.01B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the CSCO metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Technology names on our S&P 100 coverage, Cisco Systems, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 28.87 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (30.63), AAPL (28.75), MSFT (18.39). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Technology stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CSCO is grouped in the Technology sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.91 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 19.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CSCO's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Cisco Systems, Inc.'s ratio is about 28.87 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Technology.
Is 28.87 high or low vs peers?
Among Technology peers (e.g. MRVL (66.65), AVGO (58.23), LRCX (50.57)), CSCO's 28.87 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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