Cisco Systems Inc PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
38.23
Stock Price
$115.86
EPS (TTM)
$3.00
Forward PE
23.71
How It's Calculated
38.23 = $115.86 ÷ $3.00
What This Means
Cisco Systems Inc's PE ratio of 38.2 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Cisco Systems Inc, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Communications names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Communications names on our S&P 100 coverage, Cisco Systems Inc's PE ratio of 38.23 can be compared with peers such as ANET (62.59). 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 PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Cisco Systems Inc. A trailing PE of 38.23 means the market is pricing the stock at 38.23 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Communications peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 38.23 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Communications names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as ANET (62.59) offer context. CSCO's PE of 38.23 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes CSCO metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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