Stock Analysis on Net

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

$24.99

Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005

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Calculation

Cisco Systems Inc., P/S, 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 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

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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)