Cisco Systems Inc PEG Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.20
PE Ratio (TTM)
38.23
EPS (TTM)
$3.00
Sector
Communications
How It's Calculated
2.20 = 38.23 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Cisco Systems Inc's PEG ratio of 2.20 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of 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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Cisco Systems Inc, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Communications names on our S&P 100 coverage, Cisco Systems Inc's PEG ratio of 2.20 can be compared with peers such as ANET (2.62). 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 is CSCO's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Cisco Systems Inc's PEG of 2.20 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.20) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for CSCO?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Communications peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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