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Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

$24.99

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005

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Calculation

Cisco Systems Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 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.


Share Price Trend
The share price demonstrated considerable volatility over the observed period. Beginning at $18.17 in late 2005, it increased through 2007, peaking at $32.04. Subsequently, it declined sharply in 2008 to $22.38 and remained relatively subdued, fluctuating below $30 until 2015. From 2016 onwards, the price exhibited a consistent upward trend, reaching a peak of $58.60 in 2021. However, this was followed by a decline, with the price falling to $49.13 by 2024, indicating recent market corrections or pressures.
Earnings per Share (EPS) Analysis
EPS showed a general upward trajectory from $0.91 in 2005 to a peak of $3.11 in 2023. There was a steady increase through 2007 to 2011, reaching approximately $1.5, followed by fluctuations but maintaining growth until the peak years. Notably, EPS dramatically dropped to $0.02 in 2018, which appears to be an outlier or an extraordinary event before rebounding strongly in subsequent years. This volatile dip could indicate a one-time loss or accounting adjustment affecting reported earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E)
The P/E ratio experienced significant fluctuations correlating with both share price and EPS changes. Initially, it ranged between approximately 13 and 27 from 2005 to 2014, reflecting stable valuation multiples relative to earnings. The exceptional spike to 1964.84 in 2018 corresponds to the almost negligible EPS for that year, distorting the ratio. Apart from this anomaly, the P/E ratio generally hovered between 12 and 23, demonstrating periodic reassessments by the market of the company's earnings quality and growth prospects. The rise to 23.34 in 2021 is consistent with the elevated share price and relatively stable EPS at that time.
Overall Insights
The share price and EPS generally moved in a positive direction with typical market volatility. The anomalous EPS drop in 2018 significantly impacted valuation multiples, leading to an extreme P/E ratio spike. Post-2018, the company recovered its earnings strength and market valuation, though the share price experienced recent declines after 2021’s peak. The data suggests resilience in underlying earnings power, with market sentiment influencing price fluctuations, especially in recent years.

Comparison to Competitors

Cisco Systems Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 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)


Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)