CSCO Cisco Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 21, 2025, the CSCO stock has a PE ratio of 23.64. This is based on the current EPS of $2.3 and the stock price of $54.37 per share. An increase of 10% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 21.4 of the last 4 quarters.
CSCO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Cisco Systems over the last ten years is 76.12. The current 23.64 PE ratio is 69% 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 | 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
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 32.95.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 8.64 | $22.81B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 23.97 | $219.32B |
| FFIV F5 Networks Inc | 25.25 | $14.79B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 29.37 | $2.72T |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 36.75 | $222.84B |
| JNPR Juniper Networks Inc | 39.36 | $11.54B |
| MSI Motorola Solutions Inc | 44.39 | $70.02B |
| NTGR Netgear Inc | 51.44 | $638.58M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cisco Systems's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CSCO stock is 23.64 as of Apr 21, 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 69% 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 21, 2025), Cisco Systems's stock price is $54.37. 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 23.64. PE RATIO(23.64) = STOCK PRICE($54.37) / TTM EPS($2.3)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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