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$104.51 -3.76% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $104.05
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (65% profit margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B- • BUY
Cap $428.13B
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As of 2026-11-02, Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $104.51 (-3.76% 1D, market cap $428.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CSCO ranks #73 in composite RQD confidence.
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Within the Technology sector (Computer Communications Equipment), CSCO carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 42.1x, gross margin of 64.9%, and ROIC of 15.1%. By comparison, ANET (Arista Networks Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 16.4%, cap $232.34B) and FFIV (F5 Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 29.7x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $20.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FFIV leads on earnings multiple (29.7x) while FFIV leads on capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC).
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Per CSCO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-26, CIK 0000858877), Cisco Systems Inc. generated $56.65B in revenue (+5.3% YoY), $10.18B in net income, and $13.29B in free cash flow against $123.37B in total assets and $21.37B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (65% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $104.05 (-0.44%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 23.5% FCF Margin
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CSCO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CSCO SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (24% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 23.5% FCF Margin ($13.29B FCF) & 64.9% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (23% of score)
Altman Z-Score 4.15 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (48.1) create a -8 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade A-$115.07-7.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B+$106.71+4.4% Next Q
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CSCO Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, CSCO faces multiple-compression risk if 42.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 62.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($109.92) or 200D SMA ($101.52) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($110.62) toward Bear Floor ($85.70).
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Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) dropped -3.76% to $104.51, trading at 57% of its 52-week range ($70.54 – $130.37). High-quality cash engine (65% profit margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 57% of its 52-week range ($70.54 – $130.37) with RSI-14 at 48.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.6% around $104.51 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B- (Buy) backed by 64.9% gross margin and $13.3B annual free cash flow.
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2026-11-02O $110.3H $110.3L $104.5C $104.5VOL 13.56M
RES: $116.4SUP: $103.0SMA50: $109.9SMA200: $101.5
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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31.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +5.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Technology Rank #73 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CSCO vs. ANET, FFIV, EXTR, DGII)
Industry: Computer Communications Equipment (14 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) ranks #73 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #13 by equity capitalization ($428.13B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FFIV leads on earnings valuation at 29.7x trailing P/E, while FFIV leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.1% ROIC and 81.4% gross margin. ANET currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with CSCO at 71/100 (B-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Cisco Systems Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 42.1x | 64.9% | 15.1% | -3.76% | $428.13B | Benchmark Subject |
| ANET Arista Networks Inc. | B | 74/100 | — | 64.1% | 16.4% | -8.34% | $232.34B | /anet-vs-csco → |
| FFIV F5 Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 29.7x | 81.4% | 18.1% | -6.91% | $20.58B | /ffiv-vs-csco → |
| EXTR Extreme Networks Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | — | 62.2% | 8.6% | -4.15% | $3.12B | /extr-vs-csco → |
| DGII Digi International Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 72.2x | 62.9% | 5.9% | -6.30% | $2.95B | /dgii-vs-csco → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-26 • CIK 0000858877In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-26), Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) reported GAAP revenue of $56.65B (+5.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $53.80B , and -0.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $10.18B, operating cash flow of $14.19B, and free cash flow of $13.29B (+30.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, CSCO closed FY2025 with $123.37B in total assets against $21.37B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.15, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-07-26 | $56.65B | $10.18B | $14.19B | $13.29B | $123.37B | $21.37B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-07-27 | $53.80B | $10.32B | $10.88B | $10.21B | $121.38B | $19.63B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-07-29 | $57.00B | $12.61B | $19.89B | $17.32B | $235.47B | $55.10B |
3. CSCO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CSCO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $104.51 (-3.76% 1D, market cap $428.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CSCO ranks #73 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CSCO compare to ANET and FFIV in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Communications Equipment), CSCO carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 42.1x, gross margin of 64.9%, and ROIC of 15.1%. By comparison, ANET (Arista Networks Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 16.4%, cap $232.34B) and FFIV (F5 Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 29.7x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $20.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FFIV leads on earnings multiple (29.7x) while FFIV leads on capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CSCO?
Per CSCO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-26, CIK 0000858877), Cisco Systems Inc. generated $56.65B in revenue (+5.3% YoY), $10.18B in net income, and $13.29B in free cash flow against $123.37B in total assets and $21.37B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (65% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is CSCO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CSCO last traded at $104.51 (-3.76% on volume of 24,706,219 shares), positioning the stock -4.92% below its 50-day simple moving average ($109.92) and +2.95% above its 200-day simple moving average ($101.52). Across its 52-week range of $70.54 to $130.37, CSCO sits at the 56.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.6% ($98.66 to $110.36).
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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 71/100 (B-)
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CSCO — Cisco Systems Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CSCO scores 71 out of 100 (letter grade B-, verdict "Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation"). The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine — 17 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 15.1% and an FCF yield of 3.1%. For a prospective investor, this is the strongest pillar and suggests the business converts capital into returns at a healthy rate, though the 3.1% FCF yield indicates the market is paying a premium for those cash flows.
- Whale / 13F Flow — 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The source data does not itemize 13F filings, so the score cannot be traced to specific holders.
- Insider Conviction — 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The underlying trade-level detail is not present in the source data.
- Macro Regime Fit — 12 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects a beta of 1.26 and sector sensitivity. For a prospective investor, a beta above 1 implies the stock has historically moved more than the broader market, which amplifies both upside and drawdown exposure.
- Forensic Balance Sheet — 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects an Altman Z-Score of 4.15, a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. These readings point to a financially sound balance sheet, a relevant consideration for an investor weighing downside protection.
Taken together, the pillar profile points to a business with strong cash economics and a solid balance sheet, offset by a premium valuation (P/E TTM 42.1 per the market data) and above-market volatility. Upside drivers in the data are the cash-generation and balance-sheet pillars; the valuation multiples are the principal tradeoff. This is an analytical reading of the source data, not personalized financial advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $56654.0M | $11760.0M | $10180.0M | N/A | $13288.0M | $7458.0M | $21367.0M |
| FY 2024 | $53803.0M | $12181.0M | $10320.0M | N/A | $10210.0M | $8556.0M | $19625.0M |
| FY 2023 | $56998.0M | $15031.0M | $12613.0M | N/A | $17321.1M | N/A | $55099.8M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $53803.0M (FY 2024) to $56654.0M (FY 2025), while net income declined from $10320.0M to $10180.0M and operating income declined from $12181.0M to $11760.0M. Per the market data, operating margin is 20.8% and ROIC is 15.1%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.15 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. Debt was $21367.0M at FY 2025 versus $55099.8M at FY 2023 per the SEC financials. EPS is reported as N/A in all periods.
Open Questions
- What specific business drivers sit behind the recent price moves and AI-infrastructure headlines, given the summaries are generic?
- What is the breakdown of revenue by product and customer segment, and how is the FY 2025 revenue increase distributed across it?
- Why did net income and operating income decline year over year while revenue rose, and what drove the drop in debt from $55099.8M (FY 2023) to $21367.0M (FY 2025)?
- What are the 13F holder positions and Form 4 / Congressional trades that underpin the whale and insider pillar scores?
- What is the EPS for each reported fiscal period, since the financials report N/A throughout?
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🎯 Target: $128.14 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CSCO (B- • RQD 71/100) a Buy at $108.59?
Welcome to the CSCO (Cisco Systems Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 71/100 (Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation) in Computer Communications Equipment. Bulls point to capital efficiency (15.1% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (42.1x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $82.53 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $108.59 Pump the brakes on CSCO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CSCO, but look at what you are paying: 42.1x trailing P/E with 64.9% gross margins. Unless Cisco Systems Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $127.05 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $108.59 CSCO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CSCO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Communications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $108.59 (52-wk range $70.54 - $130.37), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.