Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

$24.99

Total Asset Turnover
since 2005

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Calculation

Cisco Systems Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation

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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).

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The analysis of asset utilization efficiency reveals a long-term trajectory characterized by a sustained decline over the first decade, followed by a period of correction and subsequent volatility.

Long-term Efficiency Decline (2005–2017)
A consistent downward trend in the total asset turnover ratio is observed from 2005 to 2017, with the ratio falling from 0.73 to a minimum of 0.37. During this period, total assets grew aggressively from $33.88 billion to $129.82 billion, while revenue growth did not keep pace proportionally, indicating a diminishing ability to generate sales relative to the investment in the asset base.
Balance Sheet Correction and Recovery (2018–2022)
A pivot in efficiency occurred in 2018, where the turnover ratio increased to 0.45. This improvement is attributed to a significant reduction in total assets, which dropped to $108.78 billion in 2018 and continued to decline to a low of $94.00 billion by 2022. This contraction of the asset base, combined with steady revenue growth, resulted in a peak turnover ratio of 0.56 in 2023.
Recent Trends and Projections (2023–2026)
In the most recent period, the turnover ratio experienced a sharp decline to 0.43 in 2024, driven by a substantial increase in total assets to $124.41 billion. However, a gradual recovery is evident through 2026, with the ratio projected to rise to 0.49. This late-stage recovery is supported by a strong increase in revenue, which is expected to reach $63.33 billion by 2026, offsetting the expanded asset base.

Comparison to Competitors

Cisco Systems Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)

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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)