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Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
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Liquidity Ratios (Summary)

Cisco Systems Inc., liquidity ratios (quarterly data)

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Apr 25, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 Oct 25, 2025 Jul 26, 2025 Apr 26, 2025 Jan 25, 2025 Oct 26, 2024 Jul 27, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 Oct 24, 2020
Current ratio 0.92 0.96 0.93 1.00 0.95 0.87 0.88 0.91 0.89 1.37 1.47 1.38 1.39 1.41 1.45 1.43 1.49 1.42 1.62 1.49 1.53 1.61 1.59
Quick ratio 0.66 0.69 0.67 0.74 0.69 0.64 0.65 0.69 0.68 1.10 1.18 1.13 1.11 1.13 1.16 1.16 1.23 1.20 1.41 1.32 1.35 1.46 1.45
Cash ratio 0.42 0.43 0.44 0.46 0.45 0.42 0.46 0.44 0.47 0.83 0.87 0.84 0.81 0.81 0.79 0.75 0.83 0.81 1.00 0.93 0.97 1.12 1.11

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-24).


The liquidity profile exhibits a distinct two-phase trajectory characterized by a period of relative stability and strength followed by a significant structural decline beginning in the second quarter of 2024. From October 2020 through January 2024, the company maintained a robust capacity to cover short-term obligations. However, a sharp contraction occurred in April 2024, establishing a new, lower baseline for liquidity that persisted through April 2026.

Current Ratio
Between October 2020 and January 2024, the current ratio remained healthy, generally fluctuating between 1.37 and 1.62, indicating a comfortable margin of current assets over current liabilities. A substantial decline is observed in April 2024, where the ratio dropped to 0.89. For the remainder of the period through April 2026, the ratio fluctuated within a narrow range between 0.87 and 1.00, suggesting a tighter liquidity position where current assets frequently failed to fully cover current liabilities.
Quick Ratio
The quick ratio followed a similar pattern of deterioration. Initial values were strong, ranging from 1.10 to 1.46 until early 2024, demonstrating a high ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on inventory liquidation. A sharp downturn occurred in April 2024, with the ratio falling to 0.68. Throughout the subsequent two years, the ratio remained suppressed, oscillating between 0.64 and 0.74, reflecting a diminished immediate liquidity buffer.
Cash Ratio
The cash ratio showed a gradual downward trend from a peak of 1.12 in January 2021 to 0.83 in January 2024. This gradual decline was followed by a precipitous drop to 0.47 in April 2024. From that point forward, the ratio stabilized at a significantly lower level, ranging between 0.42 and 0.46. This indicates a substantial reduction in the proportion of highly liquid cash and cash equivalents available to cover current liabilities compared to the 2020-2023 period.

Overall, the synchronized decline across all three metrics in April 2024 points to a fundamental shift in the balance sheet structure. The transition from ratios consistently above 1.0 to ratios predominantly below 1.0 indicates a shift from a surplus liquidity position to one of tighter working capital management, where the company relies more heavily on continuous cash flow or external financing to meet its short-term obligations.

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Current Ratio

Cisco Systems Inc., current ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Apr 25, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 Oct 25, 2025 Jul 26, 2025 Apr 26, 2025 Jan 25, 2025 Oct 26, 2024 Jul 27, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 Oct 24, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Current assets 36,559 35,131 32,876 34,986 32,816 34,681 35,752 36,862 35,886 42,127 39,659 43,348 39,950 38,515 36,141 36,717 35,981 36,799 37,588 39,112 37,060 43,911 42,989
Current liabilities 39,541 36,786 35,451 35,064 34,495 40,019 40,542 40,584 40,108 30,851 27,035 31,309 28,719 27,252 24,896 25,640 24,150 25,915 23,238 26,257 24,262 27,268 26,991
Liquidity Ratio
Current ratio1 0.92 0.96 0.93 1.00 0.95 0.87 0.88 0.91 0.89 1.37 1.47 1.38 1.39 1.41 1.45 1.43 1.49 1.42 1.62 1.49 1.53 1.61 1.59
Benchmarks
Current Ratio, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 1.00 1.07 0.97 0.89 0.87 0.82 0.92 0.87 0.95 1.04 1.07 0.99 0.98 0.94 0.94 0.88 0.86 0.93 1.04 1.07 1.06 1.14 1.16
Arista Networks Inc. 2.83 3.05 3.25 3.33 3.93 4.36 4.47 4.55 5.01 4.39 4.15 4.14 3.96 4.29 4.01 3.70 3.73
Dell Technologies Inc. 0.85 0.83 0.85 0.78 0.77 0.72 0.73 0.74 0.76 0.77 0.80 0.82 0.75 0.77 0.78 0.80 0.82 0.79 0.77
Lumentum Holdings Inc. 1.14 0.61 1.37 4.37 4.72 4.76 5.36 5.90 5.20 3.13 4.53 4.38 3.20 3.06 3.04 4.38 4.69 3.87 3.96 3.67 3.81 3.50 7.38
Super Micro Computer Inc. 2.66 1.70 5.39 5.25 6.66 6.38 3.43 3.81 4.69 2.43 2.23 2.31 2.49 2.89 2.13 1.91 1.79 1.91 1.85 1.93 2.10 2.29 2.51

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-24).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 36,559 ÷ 39,541 = 0.92

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Analysis of the liquidity position reveals a significant structural shift in the relationship between current assets and current liabilities over the analyzed period. The financial profile transitioned from a state of robust liquidity to a more constrained position where current obligations frequently meet or exceed available liquid assets.

Historical Liquidity Stability (October 2020 – January 2024)
During this period, the current ratio maintained a consistent range between 1.37 and 1.62. Current assets generally fluctuated between 35 billion and 43 billion USD, while current liabilities remained relatively stable, typically staying below 31 billion USD. This indicated a strong capacity to cover short-term obligations with a comfortable margin of safety.
Liquidity Contraction (April 2024 – April 2026)
A sharp decline in the current ratio is observed starting in April 2024, where the ratio fell from 1.37 to 0.89. This deterioration was primarily driven by a substantial increase in current liabilities, which surged from approximately 30.8 billion USD in January 2024 to over 40 billion USD by April 2024. Throughout the remainder of the period, the ratio failed to recover to previous levels, oscillating between a low of 0.87 in January 2025 and a brief return to 1.00 in July 2025.
Current Asset and Liability Trends
Current assets showed a gradual downward trend toward the end of the period, settling between 32 billion and 36 billion USD. Simultaneously, current liabilities experienced a permanent step-up in baseline levels starting in 2024. The resulting trend indicates a narrowed liquidity buffer, as the short-term asset base no longer provides the same level of coverage for current liabilities as observed in the preceding years.

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Quick Ratio

Cisco Systems Inc., quick ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Apr 25, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 Oct 25, 2025 Jul 26, 2025 Apr 26, 2025 Jan 25, 2025 Oct 26, 2024 Jul 27, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 Oct 24, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents 7,083 7,458 8,400 8,346 8,161 8,556 9,065 7,508 8,913 13,715 9,602 10,123 8,044 9,009 7,292 7,079 6,952 6,731 7,619 9,175 7,350 11,793 10,822
Investments 9,557 8,319 7,336 7,764 7,481 8,297 9,606 10,346 9,857 11,956 13,921 16,023 15,244 13,052 12,492 12,188 13,156 14,382 15,727 15,343 16,229 18,795 19,190
Accounts receivable, net of allowance 6,480 6,606 4,827 6,701 5,277 5,669 4,457 6,685 5,127 4,884 4,833 5,854 5,104 5,237 5,439 6,622 5,783 6,003 5,306 5,766 4,425 4,307 3,980
Financing receivables, net 2,936 2,944 3,085 3,061 2,958 3,074 3,123 3,338 3,443 3,476 3,414 3,352 3,402 3,557 3,683 3,905 3,804 3,997 4,070 4,380 4,648 5,027 5,105
Total quick assets 26,056 25,327 23,648 25,872 23,877 25,596 26,251 27,877 27,340 34,031 31,770 35,352 31,794 30,855 28,906 29,794 29,695 31,113 32,722 34,664 32,652 39,922 39,097
 
Current liabilities 39,541 36,786 35,451 35,064 34,495 40,019 40,542 40,584 40,108 30,851 27,035 31,309 28,719 27,252 24,896 25,640 24,150 25,915 23,238 26,257 24,262 27,268 26,991
Liquidity Ratio
Quick ratio1 0.66 0.69 0.67 0.74 0.69 0.64 0.65 0.69 0.68 1.10 1.18 1.13 1.11 1.13 1.16 1.16 1.23 1.20 1.41 1.32 1.35 1.46 1.45
Benchmarks
Quick Ratio, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 0.81 0.91 0.85 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.78 0.75 0.80 0.87 0.92 0.84 0.81 0.76 0.77 0.71 0.70 0.76 0.88 0.91 0.89 0.97 1.02
Arista Networks Inc. 2.18 2.35 2.48 2.58 3.07 3.46 3.52 3.47 3.67 3.16 2.86 2.73 2.65 3.05 2.89 2.73 2.97
Dell Technologies Inc. 0.55 0.53 0.45 0.41 0.43 0.40 0.40 0.44 0.47 0.47 0.48 0.52 0.41 0.44 0.44 0.49 0.60 0.53 0.55
Lumentum Holdings Inc. 0.93 0.41 0.94 2.87 3.18 3.24 3.65 4.02 3.47 2.24 3.65 3.57 2.53 2.47 2.45 3.92 4.25 3.44 3.51 3.25 3.38 3.05 6.39
Super Micro Computer Inc. 1.19 0.98 2.86 3.14 3.63 3.31 1.68 1.88 2.19 1.12 0.87 1.16 0.95 1.17 0.72 0.75 0.62 0.62 0.66 0.72 0.75 0.95 1.06

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-24).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 26,056 ÷ 39,541 = 0.66

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The liquidity profile exhibits a significant downward trajectory over the analyzed period, characterized by a transition from a robust liquidity position to one of increased financial constraint.

Quick Asset Trends
Total quick assets demonstrate a general declining trend, starting at 39,097 million US dollars in October 2020 and decreasing to 26,056 million US dollars by April 2026. While there were intermittent periods of recovery, most notably in July 2023 when assets reached 35,352 million US dollars, the overall trend reflects a systemic reduction in the most liquid resources available to cover short-term obligations.
Current Liability Trends
Current liabilities remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 23,238 million and 31,309 million US dollars from October 2020 through January 2024. A sharp structural shift occurred in April 2024, when current liabilities surged to 40,108 million US dollars. This elevated level of short-term obligation persists through the end of the period, maintaining a range between 34,495 million and 39,541 million US dollars.
Quick Ratio Analysis
The quick ratio reveals a distinct two-phase movement in liquidity coverage. From October 2020 to January 2024, the ratio remained consistently above 1.10, peaking at 1.46, which indicated that quick assets comfortably exceeded current liabilities. However, starting in April 2024, the ratio experienced a precipitous decline to 0.68. For the remainder of the period, the ratio remains depressed, fluctuating between 0.64 and 0.74. This indicates a shift where the organization possesses only approximately 64 to 74 cents of liquid assets for every dollar of current liabilities, marking a substantial erosion of the immediate liquidity buffer.

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Cash Ratio

Cisco Systems Inc., cash ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Apr 25, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 Oct 25, 2025 Jul 26, 2025 Apr 26, 2025 Jan 25, 2025 Oct 26, 2024 Jul 27, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 Oct 24, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents 7,083 7,458 8,400 8,346 8,161 8,556 9,065 7,508 8,913 13,715 9,602 10,123 8,044 9,009 7,292 7,079 6,952 6,731 7,619 9,175 7,350 11,793 10,822
Investments 9,557 8,319 7,336 7,764 7,481 8,297 9,606 10,346 9,857 11,956 13,921 16,023 15,244 13,052 12,492 12,188 13,156 14,382 15,727 15,343 16,229 18,795 19,190
Total cash assets 16,640 15,777 15,736 16,110 15,642 16,853 18,671 17,854 18,770 25,671 23,523 26,146 23,288 22,061 19,784 19,267 20,108 21,113 23,346 24,518 23,579 30,588 30,012
 
Current liabilities 39,541 36,786 35,451 35,064 34,495 40,019 40,542 40,584 40,108 30,851 27,035 31,309 28,719 27,252 24,896 25,640 24,150 25,915 23,238 26,257 24,262 27,268 26,991
Liquidity Ratio
Cash ratio1 0.42 0.43 0.44 0.46 0.45 0.42 0.46 0.44 0.47 0.83 0.87 0.84 0.81 0.81 0.79 0.75 0.83 0.81 1.00 0.93 0.97 1.12 1.11
Benchmarks
Cash Ratio, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 0.42 0.51 0.41 0.33 0.39 0.34 0.37 0.37 0.47 0.54 0.55 0.42 0.50 0.47 0.37 0.31 0.37 0.40 0.43 0.50 0.57 0.66 0.58
Arista Networks Inc. 1.88 2.00 2.17 2.18 2.61 3.04 3.05 2.90 3.06 2.62 2.41 2.26 2.10 2.34 2.37 2.27 2.50
Dell Technologies Inc. 0.19 0.15 0.15 0.08 0.11 0.09 0.12 0.15 0.17 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.09 0.10 0.13 0.17 0.32 0.21 0.26
Lumentum Holdings Inc. 0.82 0.31 0.74 2.23 2.46 2.58 3.00 3.29 2.74 1.86 3.27 3.18 2.17 2.06 2.02 3.56 3.88 3.08 3.08 2.93 3.05 2.63 5.49
Super Micro Computer Inc. 0.16 0.27 1.79 2.20 1.78 1.05 0.73 0.71 1.23 0.36 0.34 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.18 0.18 0.17 0.21 0.25 0.24 0.23 0.47 0.51

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-24).

1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 16,640 ÷ 39,541 = 0.42

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The liquidity profile exhibits a sustained downward trend in the cash ratio, transitioning from a position of complete short-term coverage to a more constrained liquidity state. This deterioration is characterized by two distinct phases of decline, coinciding with a reduction in cash reserves and a substantial increase in short-term obligations.

Cash Ratio Trends
Between October 2020 and October 2021, the cash ratio remained strong, frequently meeting or exceeding 1.00, indicating that cash assets were sufficient to cover all current liabilities. From January 2022 through January 2024, the ratio stabilized within a range of 0.75 to 0.87. A significant structural shift occurred in April 2024, where the ratio dropped sharply to 0.47 and remained suppressed, fluctuating between 0.42 and 0.46 through April 2026.
Cash Asset Dynamics
Total cash assets demonstrated a general decline from a peak of 30.588 billion USD in January 2021 to a low of 15.642 billion USD by April 2025. Although intermittent increases occurred, such as the rise to 26.146 billion USD in July 2023, the overarching trajectory reflects a contraction of available cash reserves over the six-year period.
Current Liability Growth
Current liabilities remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 23.238 billion USD and 31.309 billion USD from 2020 through early 2024. A marked escalation is observed starting in April 2024, with liabilities surging to approximately 40 billion USD. This substantial increase in short-term obligations serves as the primary driver for the precipitous decline in the cash ratio during the latter portion of the analysis.

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