Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 6.81 | = | 109.46 | ÷ | 16.06 | 16.06 | = | 63,325 | ÷ | 3,942,586,873 | |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 4.72 | = | 67.67 | ÷ | 14.33 | 14.33 | = | 56,654 | ÷ | 3,953,196,953 | |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 3.64 | = | 49.13 | ÷ | 13.48 | 13.48 | = | 53,803 | ÷ | 3,990,734,794 | |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 4.04 | = | 56.79 | ÷ | 14.06 | 14.06 | = | 56,998 | ÷ | 4,054,857,783 | |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 3.62 | = | 45.37 | ÷ | 12.55 | 12.55 | = | 51,557 | ÷ | 4,108,844,167 | |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 4.96 | = | 58.60 | ÷ | 11.81 | 11.81 | = | 49,818 | ÷ | 4,217,735,917 | |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 3.52 | = | 40.95 | ÷ | 11.65 | 11.65 | = | 49,301 | ÷ | 4,233,425,297 | |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 3.96 | = | 48.42 | ÷ | 12.23 | 12.23 | = | 51,904 | ÷ | 4,245,290,230 | |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 4.38 | = | 47.28 | ÷ | 10.79 | 10.79 | = | 49,330 | ÷ | 4,571,334,136 | |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 3.28 | = | 31.76 | ÷ | 9.69 | 9.69 | = | 48,005 | ÷ | 4,951,955,851 | |
| Sep 8, 2016 | 3.20 | = | 31.47 | ÷ | 9.82 | 9.82 | = | 49,247 | ÷ | 5,014,353,833 | |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 2.71 | = | 26.30 | ÷ | 9.71 | 9.71 | = | 49,161 | ÷ | 5,061,293,291 | |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 2.69 | = | 24.86 | ÷ | 9.24 | 9.24 | = | 47,142 | ÷ | 5,099,203,169 | |
| Sep 10, 2013 | 2.66 | = | 24.16 | ÷ | 9.07 | 9.07 | = | 48,607 | ÷ | 5,361,549,877 | |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 2.19 | = | 19.08 | ÷ | 8.71 | 8.71 | = | 46,061 | ÷ | 5,290,061,557 | |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 2.03 | = | 16.33 | ÷ | 8.03 | 8.03 | = | 43,218 | ÷ | 5,382,854,827 | |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 3.02 | = | 21.64 | ÷ | 7.17 | 7.17 | = | 40,040 | ÷ | 5,585,268,740 | |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 3.70 | = | 23.09 | ÷ | 6.24 | 6.24 | = | 36,117 | ÷ | 5,789,367,923 | |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 3.33 | = | 22.38 | ÷ | 6.72 | 6.72 | = | 39,540 | ÷ | 5,883,028,141 | |
| Sep 18, 2007 | 5.59 | = | 32.04 | ÷ | 5.73 | 5.73 | = | 34,922 | ÷ | 6,090,881,108 | |
| Sep 18, 2006 | 4.87 | = | 22.84 | ÷ | 4.69 | 4.69 | = | 28,484 | ÷ | 6,070,131,024 | |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 4.60 | = | 18.17 | ÷ | 3.95 | 3.95 | = | 24,801 | ÷ | 6,274,702,446 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-25), 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 Price to Sales (P/S) ratio exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed period, characterized by an initial contraction, a prolonged phase of stabilization, and a recent sharp escalation in valuation relative to revenue.
- Initial Contraction and Trough (2005–2011)
- The P/S ratio initially increased from 4.60 in 2005 to a peak of 5.59 in 2007. This was followed by a sharp decline, reaching a period low of 2.03 in 2011. This downward trend occurred despite a steady increase in sales per share, suggesting that share price depreciation significantly outpaced revenue growth during this interval.
- Recovery and Stabilization Phase (2012–2020)
- From 2012 to 2020, the ratio entered a period of gradual recovery and relative stability. The P/S ratio climbed from 2.19 in 2012 to a high of 4.38 in 2018, before settling at 3.52 by 2020. Throughout this phase, the valuation remained largely constrained within a range of 2.6 to 4.4, indicating a more consistent alignment between market pricing and revenue generation.
- Recent Expansion and Projected Surge (2021–2026)
- A renewed upward trajectory is observed starting in 2021, with the ratio reaching 4.96. While the ratio experienced some fluctuation between 2022 and 2024, the period concludes with a substantial increase, peaking at 6.81 by 2026. This final surge is attributed to a rapid increase in share price that significantly exceeds the growth rate of sales per share.
Overall, the data indicates that while sales per share have grown consistently from 3.95 in 2005 to 16.06 in 2026, the market valuation expressed through the P/S ratio has been subject to cyclical swings, ending the period at its highest valuation level since 2007.
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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. | Lumentum Holdings Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 6.81 | — | — | 0.89 | 28.84 | 0.63 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 4.72 | 9.60 | 19.89 | 0.72 | 5.01 | 1.19 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 3.64 | 8.62 | 18.71 | 0.91 | 2.82 | 1.80 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 4.04 | 7.17 | 14.17 | 0.28 | 2.01 | 1.90 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 3.62 | 6.28 | 9.89 | 0.40 | 3.62 | 0.70 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 4.96 | 6.72 | 13.57 | 0.72 | 3.61 | 0.51 |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 3.52 | 6.74 | 10.24 | 0.31 | 3.76 | 0.43 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 3.96 | 4.25 | 7.09 | 0.47 | 2.65 | 0.32 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 4.38 | 3.60 | 9.29 | — | 3.46 | 0.33 |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 3.28 | 3.86 | 11.20 | — | 3.44 | 0.40 |
| Sep 8, 2016 | 3.20 | 2.86 | 7.49 | — | 2.34 | 0.47 |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 5.52 | — | 1.20 | 0.65 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 2.69 | 3.37 | 7.82 | — | — | 0.82 |
| Sep 10, 2013 | 2.66 | 2.76 | — | — | — | 0.48 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 2.19 | 3.58 | — | — | — | 0.54 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 2.03 | 3.44 | — | — | — | 0.54 |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 3.02 | 4.33 | — | — | — | 0.51 |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 3.70 | 4.87 | — | — | — | 0.55 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 3.33 | 2.83 | — | — | — | 0.62 |
| Sep 18, 2007 | 5.59 | 5.99 | — | — | — | 0.61 |
| Sep 18, 2006 | 4.87 | 3.77 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 4.60 | 4.34 | — | — | — | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-25), 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 6.81 | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 4.72 | 7.56 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 3.64 | 6.84 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 4.04 | 5.57 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 3.62 | 4.94 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 4.96 | 5.44 |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 3.52 | 4.92 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 3.96 | 3.35 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 4.38 | 3.72 |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 3.28 | 3.77 |
| Sep 8, 2016 | 3.20 | 2.92 |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 2.71 | 2.81 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 2.69 | 3.23 |
| Sep 10, 2013 | 2.66 | 2.73 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 2.19 | 3.25 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 2.03 | 3.02 |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 3.02 | 3.81 |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 3.70 | 4.26 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 3.33 | 3.08 |
| Sep 18, 2007 | 5.59 | 5.72 |
| Sep 18, 2006 | 4.87 | 4.43 |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 4.60 | 4.50 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-25), 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 6.81 | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 4.72 | 10.44 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 3.64 | 9.30 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 4.04 | 7.31 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 3.62 | 6.01 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 4.96 | 6.98 |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 3.52 | 6.11 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 3.96 | 4.62 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 4.38 | 4.31 |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 3.28 | 4.18 |
| Sep 8, 2016 | 3.20 | 3.46 |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 2.71 | 3.03 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 2.69 | 3.31 |
| Sep 10, 2013 | 2.66 | 2.85 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 2.19 | 2.88 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 2.03 | 2.84 |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 3.02 | 3.04 |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 3.70 | 3.11 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 3.33 | 2.38 |
| Sep 18, 2007 | 5.59 | 5.73 |
| Sep 18, 2006 | 4.87 | 5.21 |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 4.60 | 5.62 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-25), 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).