CSCONEUTRAL

CSCO P/E Ratio Analysis

37.1x

Higher than 45% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 269h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.1x means investors are paying $37.10 for every $1.00 of CSCO’s annual earnings.

Sector Performance

45th percentile

CSCO

37.1x

Sector Median

39.5x

Sector Avg

41.3x

Prior Period

38.1x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.1x means investors are paying $37.10 for every $1.00 of CSCO’s annual earnings.

That is below the sector median of 39.5x, placing CSCO at the 45th percentile among its technology peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 2.8%, from 38.1x to 37.1x. Because the valuation sits close to the sector middle ground and has edged lower, the risk of an overpriced entry is reduced, though there is no clear discount to reward a buyer. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: CSCO’s P/E is neither unusually high nor low relative to its sector, reinforcing a hold-style assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about CSCO?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does CSCO's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

CSCO's P/E Ratio of 37.1x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 39.5x, placing it in the 45th percentile.

Who are CSCO's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by P/E Ratio include: TXN (42.0x), HPE (43.8x), DELL (34.2x), LRCX (52.7x), KLAC (57.2x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.