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- Current Ratio since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
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Calculation
Cisco Systems Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Equity1 (in millions) |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-30).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Cisco Systems Inc. Annual Report.
The analysis of the financial data reveals several notable trends and patterns over the examined periods.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited considerable volatility over time. It started at $18.17 in 2005, increasing steadily to peak levels around 2007 at $32.04, followed by a decline in 2008 to $22.38. There was a general recovery and stabilization from 2009 through 2015, with prices fluctuating mostly between $21.64 and $31.76. A significant surge occurred between 2017 and 2019, reaching a high of $48.42. Subsequently, the price dipped in 2020 to $40.95, before rising sharply again to $66.79 by 2025. The overall trend indicates periodic fluctuations with an underlying upward trajectory, especially pronounced in the latter years.
- Book Value per Share (BVPS)
- BVPS showed a consistent increase from 2005 at $3.69 to a peak of $13.36 in 2017. After this peak, there was a decline to $7.91 in 2019, followed by a recovery to approximately $11.85 by 2025. This pattern suggests steady growth in underlying equity value per share initially, a temporary dip possibly due to adjustments or financial events around 2018-2019, and a subsequent return to growth in recent years.
- Price-to-Book Value Ratio (P/BV)
- The P/BV ratio started relatively high at 4.92 in 2005, increasing to 6.2 in 2007, before sharply dropping to 1.86 in 2011. After 2011, the ratio generally fluctuated between 2.0 and 2.5 until 2017. A pronounced spike occurred in 2018 to 5.0 and escalated further to 6.12 in 2019, reflecting a significant premium being placed on the share price relative to its book value. This was followed by a decline back to a range between 4.31 and 5.71 from 2020 to 2025, suggesting periodic market re-rating and investor sentiment changes relative to book value.
Overall, the company’s share price demonstrated resilience and notable upward movement over the long term, with intermittent volatility reflective of market conditions and possible corporate events. The book value per share grew steadily, indicating strengthening company fundamentals with a temporary decline which was later corrected. The P/BV ratio's fluctuations imply varying investor confidence levels and valuation multiples, with significant premium expansions during certain periods indicating optimistic market outlooks. These insights collectively portray a company with fundamental growth supported by fluctuating market valuations over the analyzed time frame.
Comparison to Competitors
Cisco Systems Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
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| Sep 3, 2025 | |||||
| Sep 5, 2024 | |||||
| Sep 7, 2023 | |||||
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| Sep 5, 2019 | |||||
| Sep 6, 2018 | |||||
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| Sep 8, 2016 | |||||
| Sep 8, 2015 | |||||
| Sep 9, 2014 | |||||
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| Sep 12, 2012 | |||||
| Sep 14, 2011 | |||||
| Sep 21, 2010 | |||||
| Sep 11, 2009 | |||||
| Sep 15, 2008 | |||||
| Sep 18, 2007 | |||||
| Sep 18, 2006 | |||||
| Sep 19, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-30).
Comparison to Sector (Technology Hardware & Equipment)
Cisco Systems Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | ||
| Sep 5, 2024 | ||
| Sep 7, 2023 | ||
| Sep 8, 2022 | ||
| Sep 9, 2021 | ||
| Sep 3, 2020 | ||
| Sep 5, 2019 | ||
| Sep 6, 2018 | ||
| Sep 7, 2017 | ||
| Sep 8, 2016 | ||
| Sep 8, 2015 | ||
| Sep 9, 2014 | ||
| Sep 10, 2013 | ||
| Sep 12, 2012 | ||
| Sep 14, 2011 | ||
| Sep 21, 2010 | ||
| Sep 11, 2009 | ||
| Sep 15, 2008 | ||
| Sep 18, 2007 | ||
| Sep 18, 2006 | ||
| Sep 19, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-30).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Cisco Systems Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | ||
| Sep 5, 2024 | ||
| Sep 7, 2023 | ||
| Sep 8, 2022 | ||
| Sep 9, 2021 | ||
| Sep 3, 2020 | ||
| Sep 5, 2019 | ||
| Sep 6, 2018 | ||
| Sep 7, 2017 | ||
| Sep 8, 2016 | ||
| Sep 8, 2015 | ||
| Sep 9, 2014 | ||
| Sep 10, 2013 | ||
| Sep 12, 2012 | ||
| Sep 14, 2011 | ||
| Sep 21, 2010 | ||
| Sep 11, 2009 | ||
| Sep 15, 2008 | ||
| Sep 18, 2007 | ||
| Sep 18, 2006 | ||
| Sep 19, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-07-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-07-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-07-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-30).