Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)
Pretax margin
| Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 11,455,000 | 12,234,000 | 12,234,000 | 15,318,000 | 15,318,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 56,654,000 | 53,803,000 | 53,861,000 | 56,998,000 | 56,682,000 |
| Pretax margin | 20.22% | 22.74% | 22.71% | 26.87% | 27.02% |
July 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $11,455,000K ÷ $56,654,000K
= 20.22%
The pretax margin of Cisco Systems Inc. exhibited a declining trend over the analyzed period. As of July 29, 2023, the pretax margin stood at 27.02%, which slightly decreased to 26.87% by July 31, 2023. Moving forward to July 27, 2024, the margin experienced a more noticeable decline, reaching 22.71%. This downward trajectory persisted into July 31, 2024, with the margin marginally increasing to 22.74%, indicating some stabilization. However, by July 31, 2025, the pretax margin further contracted to 20.22%. Overall, the data reflects a reduction in the company's pretax profitability over the period, suggesting either increased operating costs, a shift in revenue mix, or other factors impacting pre-tax earnings relative to sales.
Peer comparison
Jul 31, 2025