Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) — Stock Score Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Cisco is a legacy technology giant facing structural market share erosion in core networking, failing to offer asymmetric growth.

Cisco Systems is a global technology leader providing networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions to enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations. The company maintains a strong competitive moat through its extensive installed base, enterprise-grade reliability, and integrated product ecosystem, resulting in high switching costs for its customers. Cisco is a dominant market leader in enterprise networking infrastructure, steadily expanding its software and subscription services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$126.50
Market Cap$467.6B
P/E (TTM)39.31
P/E (Forward)24.79
Price/Book9.57
Return on Equity25.2%
Return on Invested Capital14.6%
Debt/Equity67.54
Gross Margin64.3%
Operating Margin25.0%
Revenue Growth12.0%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$9.3B

Cisco Systems, Inc. operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco Systems, Inc.’s (CSCO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (38), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Cisco Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Cisco Systems, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Cisco Systems, Inc. in?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).
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