Cisco Systems Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and sells technologies that help to power, secure, and draw insights from the internet in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. The company offers data center switching; network security, identity and access management, and secure access service edge; threat intelligence, detection, and response solutions; interco… Read more
Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of January 2026: $47.72 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) has net assets worth $47.72 Billion USD as of January 2026.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($123.37 Billion) and total liabilities ($75.65 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $47.72 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 38.68% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 36.26% |
| 5-Year Change | 13.49% |
| 10-Year Change | -26.33% |
| Growth Volatility | 255.47 |
Cisco Systems Inc - Net Assets Trend (1988–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cisco Systems Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Cisco Systems Inc (1988–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Cisco Systems Inc from 1988 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | $46.84 Billion | +3.05% |
| 2024-07-31 | $45.46 Billion | +2.49% |
| 2023-07-31 | $44.35 Billion | +11.52% |
| 2022-07-31 | $39.77 Billion | -3.64% |
| 2021-07-31 | $41.27 Billion | +8.85% |
| 2020-07-31 | $37.92 Billion | +12.95% |
| 2019-07-31 | $33.57 Billion | -22.30% |
| 2018-07-31 | $43.20 Billion | -34.67% |
| 2017-07-31 | $66.14 Billion | +4.01% |
| 2016-07-31 | $63.59 Billion | +6.50% |
| 2015-07-31 | $59.71 Billion | +5.38% |
| 2014-07-31 | $56.66 Billion | -4.17% |
| 2013-07-31 | $59.13 Billion | +15.26% |
| 2012-07-31 | $51.30 Billion | +8.55% |
| 2011-07-31 | $47.26 Billion | +6.72% |
| 2010-07-31 | $44.28 Billion | +14.50% |
| 2009-07-31 | $38.68 Billion | +12.43% |
| 2008-07-31 | $34.40 Billion | +9.25% |
| 2007-07-31 | $31.49 Billion | +31.66% |
| 2006-07-31 | $23.92 Billion | +3.17% |
| 2005-07-31 | $23.18 Billion | -10.54% |
| 2004-07-31 | $25.92 Billion | -7.57% |
| 2003-07-31 | $28.04 Billion | -2.20% |
| 2002-07-31 | $28.67 Billion | +5.63% |
| 2001-07-31 | $27.14 Billion | +2.26% |
| 2000-07-31 | $26.54 Billion | +123.89% |
| 1999-07-31 | $11.86 Billion | +64.86% |
| 1998-07-31 | $7.19 Billion | +66.00% |
| 1997-07-31 | $4.33 Billion | +51.42% |
| 1996-07-31 | $2.86 Billion | +78.46% |
| 1995-07-31 | $1.60 Billion | +89.00% |
| 1994-07-31 | $848.20 Million | +78.49% |
| 1993-07-31 | $475.20 Million | +93.49% |
| 1992-07-31 | $245.60 Million | +92.63% |
| 1991-07-31 | $127.50 Million | +84.25% |
| 1990-07-31 | $69.20 Million | +835.14% |
| 1989-07-31 | $7.40 Million | +1380.00% |
| 1988-07-31 | $500.00K | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Cisco Systems Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 9900.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (July 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $50.00 Million | 0.11% |
| Common Stock | $47.75 Billion | 101.93% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-954.00 Million | -2.04% |
| Total Equity | $46.84 Billion | 100.00% |
Cisco Systems Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Cisco Systems Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
GE Aerospace
NYSE:GE
|
$317.73 Billion |
|
Advanced Micro Devices Inc
NASDAQ:AMD
|
$318.73 Billion |
|
Palantir Technologies Inc.
NASDAQ:PLTR
|
$321.50 Billion |
|
Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock
NYSE:PLTR
|
$324.25 Billion |
|
The Coca-Cola Company
NYSE:KO
|
$301.07 Billion |
|
AstraZeneca PLC
NASDAQ:AZN
|
$296.35 Billion |
|
Merck & Company Inc
NYSE:MRK
|
$286.04 Billion |
|
General Electric Company
SA:GEOO34
|
$274.09 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Cisco Systems Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 45,457,000,000 to 46,843,000,000, a change of 1,386,000,000 (3.0%).
- Net income of 10,180,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 6,437,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 7,222,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 736,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 476,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 3,653,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $10.18 Billion | +21.73% |
| Dividends Paid | $6.44 Billion | -13.74% |
| Share Repurchases | $7.22 Billion | -15.42% |
| Share Issuances | $736.00 Million | +1.57% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $476.00 Million | +1.02% |
| Other Changes | $3.65 Billion | +7.8% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.05% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Cisco Systems Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 6.73x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 607737.66x to 6.73x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-31 | $0.00 | $78.90 | x |
| 1989-07-31 | $0.00 | $78.90 | x |
| 1990-07-31 | $0.02 | $78.90 | x |
| 1991-07-31 | $0.03 | $78.90 | x |
| 1992-07-31 | $0.06 | $78.90 | x |
| 1993-07-31 | $0.10 | $78.90 | x |
| 1994-07-31 | $0.16 | $78.90 | x |
| 1995-07-31 | $0.55 | $78.90 | x |
| 1996-07-31 | $0.47 | $78.90 | x |
| 1997-07-31 | $0.69 | $78.90 | x |
| 1998-07-31 | $1.07 | $78.90 | x |
| 1999-07-31 | $1.67 | $78.90 | x |
| 2000-07-31 | $3.56 | $78.90 | x |
| 2001-07-31 | $3.77 | $78.90 | x |
| 2002-07-31 | $3.85 | $78.90 | x |
| 2003-07-31 | $3.88 | $78.90 | x |
| 2004-07-31 | $3.66 | $78.90 | x |
| 2005-07-31 | $3.50 | $78.90 | x |
| 2006-07-31 | $3.81 | $78.90 | x |
| 2007-07-31 | $5.02 | $78.90 | x |
| 2008-07-31 | $5.57 | $78.90 | x |
| 2009-07-31 | $6.60 | $78.90 | x |
| 2010-07-31 | $7.57 | $78.90 | x |
| 2011-07-31 | $8.49 | $78.90 | x |
| 2012-07-31 | $9.49 | $78.90 | x |
| 2013-07-31 | $10.99 | $78.90 | x |
| 2014-07-31 | $10.73 | $78.90 | x |
| 2015-07-31 | $11.60 | $78.90 | x |
| 2016-07-31 | $12.50 | $78.90 | x |
| 2017-07-31 | $13.10 | $78.90 | x |
| 2018-07-31 | $8.85 | $78.90 | x |
| 2019-07-31 | $7.54 | $78.90 | x |
| 2020-07-31 | $8.91 | $78.90 | x |
| 2021-07-31 | $9.74 | $78.90 | x |
| 2022-07-31 | $9.49 | $78.90 | x |
| 2023-07-31 | $10.80 | $78.90 | x |
| 2024-07-31 | $11.19 | $78.90 | x |
| 2025-07-31 | $11.72 | $78.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Cisco Systems Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 21.73%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 17.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.61x
- Recent ROE (21.73%) is below the historical average (23.40%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 80.00% | 7.27% | 1.15x | 9.60x | $350.00K |
| 1989 | 56.76% | 15.16% | 1.68x | 2.23x | $3.46 Million |
| 1990 | 20.09% | 19.91% | 0.84x | 1.20x | $6.98 Million |
| 1991 | 33.88% | 23.58% | 1.19x | 1.21x | $30.45 Million |
| 1992 | 34.36% | 24.85% | 1.05x | 1.32x | $59.84 Million |
| 1993 | 36.20% | 26.50% | 1.09x | 1.25x | $124.48 Million |
| 1994 | 37.13% | 25.33% | 1.18x | 1.24x | $230.08 Million |
| 1995 | 26.95% | 21.27% | 0.99x | 1.28x | $264.78 Million |
| 1996 | 32.39% | 22.30% | 1.13x | 1.29x | $631.36 Million |
| 1997 | 24.45% | 16.28% | 1.18x | 1.27x | $619.72 Million |
| 1998 | 18.89% | 15.96% | 0.94x | 1.26x | $635.27 Million |
| 1999 | 17.75% | 17.25% | 0.82x | 1.26x | $914.90 Million |
| 2000 | 10.07% | 14.10% | 0.58x | 1.24x | $18.30 Million |
| 2001 | -3.74% | -4.55% | 0.63x | 1.30x | $-3.73 Billion |
| 2002 | 6.61% | 10.01% | 0.50x | 1.32x | $-972.60 Million |
| 2003 | 12.77% | 18.95% | 0.51x | 1.32x | $775.10 Million |
| 2004 | 17.04% | 19.96% | 0.62x | 1.38x | $1.82 Billion |
| 2005 | 24.77% | 23.15% | 0.73x | 1.46x | $3.42 Billion |
| 2006 | 23.34% | 19.59% | 0.66x | 1.81x | $3.19 Billion |
| 2007 | 23.29% | 21.00% | 0.65x | 1.69x | $4.18 Billion |
| 2008 | 23.44% | 20.36% | 0.67x | 1.71x | $4.62 Billion |
| 2009 | 15.87% | 16.98% | 0.53x | 1.76x | $2.27 Billion |
| 2010 | 17.55% | 19.40% | 0.49x | 1.83x | $3.34 Billion |
| 2011 | 13.74% | 15.02% | 0.50x | 1.84x | $1.77 Billion |
| 2012 | 15.68% | 17.46% | 0.50x | 1.79x | $2.91 Billion |
| 2013 | 16.89% | 20.54% | 0.48x | 1.71x | $4.07 Billion |
| 2014 | 13.86% | 16.66% | 0.45x | 1.85x | $2.19 Billion |
| 2015 | 15.04% | 18.27% | 0.43x | 1.90x | $3.01 Billion |
| 2016 | 16.89% | 21.81% | 0.40x | 1.91x | $4.38 Billion |
| 2017 | 14.53% | 20.02% | 0.37x | 1.96x | $3.00 Billion |
| 2018 | 0.25% | 0.22% | 0.45x | 2.52x | $-4.21 Billion |
| 2019 | 34.62% | 22.39% | 0.53x | 2.91x | $8.26 Billion |
| 2020 | 29.57% | 22.75% | 0.52x | 2.50x | $7.42 Billion |
| 2021 | 25.66% | 21.26% | 0.51x | 2.36x | $6.46 Billion |
| 2022 | 29.70% | 22.91% | 0.55x | 2.36x | $7.83 Billion |
| 2023 | 28.44% | 22.13% | 0.56x | 2.30x | $8.18 Billion |
| 2024 | 22.70% | 19.18% | 0.43x | 2.74x | $5.77 Billion |
| 2025 | 21.73% | 17.97% | 0.46x | 2.61x | $5.50 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Cisco Systems Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Communication Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Communication Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $249,853,981
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -167.02%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) | $47.72 Billion | 80.00% | 1.59x | $309.49 Billion |
| AAC Technologies Holdings Inc (AACAY) | $2.13 Billion | 26.75% | 0.20x | $4.55 Billion |
| Applied Opt (AAOI) | $184.67 Million | -35.95% | 1.21x | $2.97 Billion |
| Ability Inc (ABILF) | $-9.25 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $544.32 |
| ADTRAN Inc (ADTN) | $172.88 Million | 23.03% | 0.22x | $752.12 Million |
| ADVA Optical Networking SE (ADVOF) | $49.92 Million | 9.77% | 0.55x | $243.68 Million |
| Airgain Inc (AIRG) | $31.41 Million | -39.56% | 0.42x | $42.45 Million |
| Aerkomm Inc (AKOM) | $11.60K | -116.20% | 1.30x | $805.19K |
| Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (AKTSQ) | $-57.09 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $135.67K |
| Amplitech Group Inc (AMPG) | $556.32K | 82.02% | 0.41x | $46.20 Million |
| Actelis Networks Inc. (ASNS) | $388.00K | -1620.10% | 27.93x | $493.54K |