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- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Cisco Systems Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenue1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 18, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Sep 18, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Sep 19, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
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 Trends
- The share price exhibited significant fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at $18.17 in 2005, it generally trended upward with some periods of decline. Notable peaks include $32.04 in 2007 and a substantial rise to $58.60 in 2021. However, after the 2021 high, the price declined to $45.37 in 2022, rebounded to $56.79 in 2023, and then decreased to $49.13 in 2024. The volatility suggests sensitivity to market conditions or company-specific events.
- Sales per Share Trends
- Sales per share showed a consistent upward trajectory with modest volatility. Starting at $3.95 in 2005, sales per share increased steadily, reaching a maximum of $14.06 in 2023. There is a slight dip from $14.06 in 2023 to $13.48 in 2024, which may warrant further investigation. Overall, the growth in sales per share reflects improving revenue generation on a per-share basis over nearly two decades.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio Trends
- The P/S ratio displayed notable variability. It started at 4.6 in 2005, increased to a peak of 5.59 in 2007, then dropped sharply to around 2.03 in 2011, indicating changes in market valuation relative to sales. Post-2011, the ratio recovered to highs near 4.96 in 2021 before falling again to 3.64 in 2024. These fluctuations signify changing investor sentiment and valuation multiples over time, potentially influenced by market trends and performance expectations.
- Overall Insights
- The data highlights sustained growth in sales per share, signaling expanding business performance. Share price and valuation multiples have been more volatile, reflecting market dynamics and possibly external economic factors. The divergence in trends between sales growth and P/S ratios suggests periods where investor valuation lagged or exceeded fundamental sales growth. Recent years show a strong sales performance with share price corrections, indicating cautious market optimism.
Comparison to Competitors
Cisco Systems Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 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).