Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.57x as of January 2026. Operating cash flow of $1.82 Billion is below net income of $3.17 Billion, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) cash conversion ratio to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Cisco Systems Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1989–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Cisco Systems Inc across 36 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check how aggressively does Cisco Systems Inc reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Cisco Systems Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Cisco Systems Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see how much is Cisco Systems Inc worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.36x | $14.19 Billion | $10.45 Billion | ▲ +28.8% |
| 2024 | 1.05x | $10.88 Billion | $10.32 Billion | ▼ -33.1% |
| 2023 | 1.58x | $19.89 Billion | $12.61 Billion | ▲ +40.8% |
| 2022 | 1.12x | $13.23 Billion | $11.81 Billion | ▼ -23.3% |
| 2021 | 1.46x | $15.45 Billion | $10.59 Billion | ▲ +6.1% |
| 2020 | 1.38x | $15.43 Billion | $11.21 Billion | ▲ +1.0% |
| 2019 | 1.36x | $15.83 Billion | $11.62 Billion | ▼ -98.9% |
| 2018 | 124.24x | $13.67 Billion | $110.00 Million | ▲ +8503.3% |
| 2017 | 1.44x | $13.88 Billion | $9.61 Billion | ▲ +14.3% |
| 2016 | 1.26x | $13.57 Billion | $10.74 Billion | ▼ -9.6% |
| 2015 | 1.40x | $12.55 Billion | $8.98 Billion | ▼ -11.0% |
| 2014 | 1.57x | $12.33 Billion | $7.85 Billion | ▲ +21.6% |
| 2013 | 1.29x | $12.89 Billion | $9.98 Billion | ▼ -9.6% |
| 2012 | 1.43x | $11.49 Billion | $8.04 Billion | ▼ -8.0% |
| 2011 | 1.55x | $10.08 Billion | $6.49 Billion | ▲ +18.6% |
| 2010 | 1.31x | $10.17 Billion | $7.77 Billion | ▼ -18.8% |
| 2009 | 1.61x | $9.90 Billion | $6.13 Billion | ▲ +7.5% |
| 2008 | 1.50x | $12.09 Billion | $8.05 Billion | ▲ +9.0% |
| 2007 | 1.38x | $10.10 Billion | $7.33 Billion | ▼ -2.7% |
| 2006 | 1.42x | $7.90 Billion | $5.58 Billion | ▲ +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1.32x | $7.57 Billion | $5.74 Billion | ▼ -18.5% |
| 2004 | 1.62x | $7.12 Billion | $4.40 Billion | ▲ +10.5% |
| 2003 | 1.46x | $5.24 Billion | $3.58 Billion | ▼ -57.9% |
| 2002 | 3.48x | $6.59 Billion | $1.89 Billion | ▲ +51.2% |
| 2000 | 2.30x | $6.14 Billion | $2.67 Billion | ▲ +8.7% |
| 1999 | 2.12x | $4.44 Billion | $2.10 Billion | ▼ -0.8% |
| 1998 | 2.13x | $2.88 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▲ +55.2% |
| 1997 | 1.38x | $1.44 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▲ +18.2% |
| 1996 | 1.16x | $1.06 Billion | $913.32 Million | ▲ +23.8% |
| 1995 | 0.94x | $395.75 Million | $421.01 Million | ▼ -6.8% |
| 1994 | 1.01x | $317.50 Million | $314.90 Million | ▼ -1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.02x | $176.00 Million | $172.00 Million | ▼ -31.2% |
| 1992 | 1.49x | $125.50 Million | $84.40 Million | ▲ +46.0% |
| 1991 | 1.02x | $44.00 Million | $43.20 Million | ▲ +49.0% |
| 1990 | 0.68x | $9.50 Million | $13.90 Million | ▲ +30.5% |
| 1989 | 0.52x | $2.20 Million | $4.20 Million | — |