CSCO Cisco Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the CSCO stock has a PE ratio of 25.01. This is based on the current EPS of $2.34 and the stock price of $58.52 per share. An increase of 35% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 18.6 of the last 4 quarters.
CSCO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Cisco Systems over the last ten years is 75.85. The current 25.01 PE ratio is 67% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, CSCO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jul 2018 quarter at 2,128.5, with a price of $42.57 and an EPS of $0.02. The Jan 2016 quarter recorded the bottom point at 11.46, with a price of $23.37 and an EPS of $2.04.
Cisco Systems PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 12,862.85% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -98.99% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.78 | 11.06% |
| 2023 | 16.91 | 5.49% |
| 2022 | 16.03 | -27.33% |
| 2021 | 22.06 | 25.99% |
| 2020 | 17.51 | -18.52% |
| 2019 | 21.49 | -98.99% |
| 2018 | 2,128.5 | 12,862.85% |
| 2017 | 16.42 | 14.58% |
| 2016 | 14.33 | -11.21% |
| 2015 | 16.14 | -6.76% |
CSCO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CSCO is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.
CSCO PE vs peers
Compared to its peers MSFT and IBM, CSCO's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HPQ's. Cisco Systems's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 34.73.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 11.64 | $30.89B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 25.01 | $233.07B |
| FFIV F5 Networks Inc | 26.14 | $14.79B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.95 | $206.53B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.88 | $3.25T |
| NTGR Netgear Inc | 38.89 | $805.55M |
| JNPR Juniper Networks Inc | 48.36 | $12.33B |
| MSI Motorola Solutions Inc | 50.26 | $78.54B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cisco Systems's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CSCO stock is 25.01 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cisco Systems (CSCO)?
The average PE ratio for CSCO stock over the past 3 years is 17.55.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cisco Systems (CSCO)?
The average PE ratio for CSCO stock over the past 5 years is 18.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for CSCO?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 2,128.5 and it was in the Jul 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CSCO compare to its historical average?
CSCO's current price to earnings ratio is 67% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CSCO's PE ratio calculated (Cisco Systems PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Cisco Systems's stock price is $58.52. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $2.34. Therefore, Cisco Systems's P/E ratio for today is 25.01. PE RATIO(25.01) = STOCK PRICE($58.52) / TTM EPS($2.34)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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