CSCO Cisco Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Apr 1, 2025, the CSCO stock has a PE ratio of 26.87. This is based on the current EPS of $2.3 and the stock price of $61.8 per share. An increase of 25% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 21.4 of the last 4 quarters.

CSCO PE ratio history

How has CSCO's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Cisco Systems over the last ten years is 76.12. The current 26.87 PE ratio is 65% 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.

Today
26.87
Average
76.12
Median
16.99
Minimum
11.46
Maximum
2,128.5

Cisco Systems PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 12,862.85% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -98.99% in 2019

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 18.78 11.06% $47.88 $2.55
2023 16.91 5.49% $52.09 $3.08
2022 16.03 -27.33% $45.37 $2.83
2021 22.06 25.99% $55.37 $2.51
2020 17.51 -18.52% $46.4 $2.65
2019 21.49 -98.99% $56.53 $2.63
2018 2,128.5 12,862.85% $42.57 $0.02
2017 16.42 14.58% $31.52 $1.92
2016 14.33 -11.21% $30.53 $2.13
2015 16.14 -6.76% $28.4 $1.76
2014 17.31 27% $25.97 $1.5
2013 13.63 30.31% $25.5 $1.87
2012 10.46 -23.37% $15.69 $1.5
2011 13.65 -19.52% $15.97 $1.17
2010 16.96 -18.62% $23.07 $1.36

Cisco Systems PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jan 2025 27.06 13.6% $62.23 $2.3
Oct 2024 23.82 26.84% $55.74 $2.34
Jul 2024 18.78 17.3% $47.88 $2.55
Apr 2024 16.01 1.65% $47.86 $2.99
Jan 2024 15.75 2.01% $52.14 $3.31
Oct 2023 15.44 -8.69% $51.56 $3.34
Jul 2023 16.91 0.18% $52.09 $3.08
Apr 2023 16.88 -4.63% $47.25 $2.8
Jan 2023 17.7 7.4% $48.51 $2.74
Oct 2022 16.48 2.81% $45.64 $2.77
Jul 2022 16.03 -6.09% $45.37 $2.83
Apr 2022 17.07 -13.44% $48.98 $2.87
Jan 2022 19.72 -4.5% $55.61 $2.82
Oct 2021 20.65 -6.39% $55.97 $2.71
Jul 2021 22.06 4.85% $55.37 $2.51

CSCO average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CSCO for the past years

The current PE ratio of CSCO is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.

3-year avg
18.16
5-year avg
18.49
10-year avg
76.12
15-year avg
54.97

CSCO PE vs peers

What is CSCO's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers MSFT and IBM, CSCO's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HPQ's and FFIV's. Cisco Systems's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 35.78.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HPQ Hp Inc 9.93 $26.2B
FFIV F5 Networks Inc 26.44 $15.48B
CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 26.87 $245.86B
MSFT Microsoft Corp 30.65 $2.84T
IBM International Business Machines Corp 38.28 $232.13B
JNPR Juniper Networks Inc 41.07 $12.04B
MSI Motorola Solutions Inc 46.14 $72.78B
NTGR Netgear Inc 57.95 $719.41M

Frequently asked questions

What is Cisco Systems's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CSCO stock is 26.87 as of Apr 1, 2025.

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 18.16.

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 18.49.

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 65% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Cisco Systems's stock price is $61.8. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $2.3. Therefore, Cisco Systems's P/E ratio for today is 26.87. PE RATIO(26.87) = STOCK PRICE($61.8) / TTM EPS($2.3)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.