Cisco Systems Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
9.79
Stock Price
$115.86
Book Value/Share
$11.83
Sector
Communications
How It's Calculated
9.79 = $115.86 ÷ $11.83
What This Means
Cisco Systems Inc's P/B ratio of 9.79 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Cisco Systems Inc
Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) operates in the Communications sector, specifically in Communications. With a market capitalization of about $457.17B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $115.86, within a 52-week range of $65.75 to $130.37 (-11.1% from the high, +76.2% from the low). Beta of 1.01 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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Cisco Systems Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Communications, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Communications names on our S&P 100 coverage, Cisco Systems Inc's P/B ratio of 9.79 can be compared with peers such as ANET (18.78). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communications stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CSCO is grouped in the Communications sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.01 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 does CSCO's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Cisco Systems Inc's P/B of 9.79 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Communications business models.
Is 9.79 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (9.79) means the market values CSCO above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Communications?
Peer P/B levels in Communications (e.g. ANET (18.78)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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