Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Cisco Systems Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2024 | 8.29% | = | 100 | × | 10,320) | ÷ | 124,413) |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 12.38% | = | 100 | × | 12,613) | ÷ | 101,852) |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 12.57% | = | 100 | × | 11,812) | ÷ | 94,002) |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 10.86% | = | 100 | × | 10,591) | ÷ | 97,497) |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 11.82% | = | 100 | × | 11,214) | ÷ | 94,853) |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 11.88% | = | 100 | × | 11,621) | ÷ | 97,793) |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 0.10% | = | 100 | × | 110) | ÷ | 108,784) |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 7.40% | = | 100 | × | 9,609) | ÷ | 129,818) |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 8.83% | = | 100 | × | 10,739) | ÷ | 121,652) |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 7.91% | = | 100 | × | 8,981) | ÷ | 113,481) |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 7.47% | = | 100 | × | 7,853) | ÷ | 105,134) |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 9.87% | = | 100 | × | 9,983) | ÷ | 101,191) |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 8.76% | = | 100 | × | 8,041) | ÷ | 91,759) |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 7.45% | = | 100 | × | 6,490) | ÷ | 87,095) |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 9.57% | = | 100 | × | 7,767) | ÷ | 81,130) |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 9.00% | = | 100 | × | 6,134) | ÷ | 68,128) |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 13.71% | = | 100 | × | 8,052) | ÷ | 58,734) |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 13.75% | = | 100 | × | 7,333) | ÷ | 53,340) |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 12.88% | = | 100 | × | 5,580) | ÷ | 43,315) |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 16.94% | = | 100 | × | 5,741) | ÷ | 33,883) |
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$ in millions
- Net Income (Loss)
- The net income exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at 5,741 million USD in mid-2005, it generally trended upward with notable increases and declines. A peak was observed around mid-2013 with a net income of 9,983 million USD, followed by variable results including a substantial drop to 110 million USD in mid-2018. Subsequently, net income recovered significantly, reaching 12,613 million USD by mid-2024. The variability suggests periods of both strong profitability and operational challenges.
- Total Assets
- Total assets demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory from 33,883 million USD in 2005 to 124,413 million USD by 2024. While there was a slight decline observed in the middle around 2018-2020, overall asset growth indicates ongoing investments and expansion. The increase in asset base suggests strengthening of the company’s resource base and potential capacity for revenue generation.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The ROA showed a declining trend from 16.94% in 2005 to a low of 0.1% in 2018, coinciding with the period of very low net income. After this trough, ROA improved again, stabilizing in the range of approximately 8% to 12% until 2024. This pattern indicates a decrease in asset efficiency during the middle years followed by recovery, reflecting the company’s ability to generate profit from its assets varying significantly over time.
- Overall Trends and Insights
- The data reveals an overall growth in asset size accompanied by volatile profitability and asset efficiency. The sharp decrease in net income and ROA around 2018 points to a challenging period possibly related to market or operational factors. However, the subsequent recovery in net income and ROA alongside asset growth suggests resilience and successful adaptation to those challenges. The pattern implies that while the asset base expanded steadily, the company's profit generation per asset unit faced disruptions but ultimately improved toward the latter part of the period.
Comparison to Competitors
Cisco Systems Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2024 | 8.29% | 25.68% | 20.31% | 3.91% | 11.73% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 12.38% | 27.51% | 20.98% | 2.73% | 17.42% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 12.57% | 28.29% | 19.96% | 6.00% | 8.90% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 10.86% | 26.97% | 14.66% | 2.63% | 4.99% |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 11.82% | 17.73% | 13.39% | 3.88% | 4.39% |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 11.88% | 16.32% | 20.54% | -2.07% | 4.27% |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 0.10% | 16.28% | 10.65% | — | 2.61% |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 7.40% | 12.88% | 17.20% | — | 4.41% |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 8.83% | 14.20% | 10.65% | — | 6.18% |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 7.91% | 18.38% | 10.44% | — | 9.35% |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 7.47% | 17.04% | 10.71% | — | 6.80% |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 9.87% | 17.89% | — | — | 3.37% |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 8.76% | 23.70% | — | — | 5.07% |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 7.45% | 22.28% | — | — | 8.66% |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 9.57% | 18.64% | — | — | 7.26% |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 9.00% | 10.59% | — | — | 5.69% |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 13.71% | 12.22% | — | — | 9.61% |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 13.75% | 13.79% | — | — | 9.41% |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 12.88% | 11.56% | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 16.94% | 11.56% | — | — | — |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2024 | 8.29% | 18.69% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 12.38% | 20.58% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 12.57% | 21.62% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 10.86% | 18.88% |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 11.82% | 13.59% |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 11.88% | 11.82% |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 0.10% | 12.52% |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 7.40% | 11.48% |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 8.83% | 12.70% |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 7.91% | 15.41% |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 7.47% | 14.03% |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 9.87% | 15.23% |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 8.76% | 18.55% |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 7.45% | 15.91% |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 9.57% | 13.92% |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 9.00% | 9.70% |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 13.71% | 13.10% |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 13.75% | 13.75% |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 12.88% | 12.51% |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 16.94% | 15.57% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Cisco Systems Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2024 | 8.29% | 11.95% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 12.38% | 12.52% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 12.57% | 14.57% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 10.86% | 14.67% |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 11.82% | 11.45% |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 11.88% | 11.78% |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 0.10% | 10.94% |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 7.40% | 9.05% |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 8.83% | 9.79% |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 7.91% | 11.53% |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 7.47% | 12.36% |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 9.87% | 13.26% |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 8.76% | 14.08% |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 7.45% | 15.10% |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 9.57% | 14.50% |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 9.00% | 10.08% |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 13.71% | 11.99% |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 13.75% | 12.03% |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 12.88% | 12.21% |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 16.94% | 12.76% |
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).