CSCONEUTRAL

CSCO Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.64x

Updated 269h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder funds to finance its assets; at 0.64x, CSCO has $0.64 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

44th percentile

CSCO

0.64x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

0.63x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder funds to finance its assets; at 0.64x, CSCO has $0.64 of debt for every $1 of equity.

This is below the sector median of 0.74x, and at the 44th percentile among peers, meaning the company carries less leverage than the typical sector company but slightly more than 56% of its peer group. The trend is N/A, with both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change marked N/A, so no direction can be inferred from historical movement. The stable low-to-moderate leverage, combined with the absence of trend data, suggests a limited near-term solvency risk but also no clear catalyst from changing capital structure. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the debt level is neither a standout strength nor a concern when compared to sector norms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about CSCO?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are CSCO's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.