Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jul 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 23, 2021 | Oct 24, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 | Jan 25, 2020 | Oct 26, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 64.66% | 65.41% | 64.65% | 64.08% | 63.07% | 62.32% | 62.25% | 62.51% | 62.77% | 63.32% | 63.43% | 63.87% | 64.19% | 64.07% | 64.34% | 64.30% | 64.61% | 64.74% | 64.55% | 64.11% |
| Operating profit margin | 22.62% | 25.25% | 27.39% | 27.33% | 26.52% | 26.03% | 26.24% | 27.03% | 27.19% | 27.44% | 27.14% | 27.04% | 25.83% | 25.65% | 26.00% | 26.33% | 27.77% | 27.95% | 27.72% | 27.20% |
| Pretax margin | 22.71% | 26.15% | 28.20% | 28.23% | 27.02% | 26.12% | 26.68% | 27.46% | 28.18% | 28.77% | 28.35% | 28.10% | 26.69% | 26.32% | 26.48% | 27.07% | 28.49% | 28.56% | 28.46% | 27.89% |
| Net profit margin | 19.16% | 22.14% | 23.64% | 23.54% | 22.25% | 21.00% | 21.37% | 22.10% | 22.99% | 23.34% | 22.98% | 22.49% | 21.31% | 20.96% | 21.14% | 21.84% | 22.87% | 21.43% | 21.64% | 21.37% |
Cisco Systems Inc has shown consistent profitability over the periods analyzed, as indicated by its gross profit margin ranging from 62.25% to 65.41%. The operating profit margin has also been strong, varying from 25.25% to 27.44%, indicating efficient cost management and operational performance. The pretax margin has ranged from 26.12% to 28.77%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
Moreover, Cisco's net profit margin has ranged from 20.96% to 23.64%, highlighting the company's ability to convert revenues into profits after all expenses are considered. The margins have remained relatively stable over time, showing a consistent ability to generate profits at various stages of the business cycle.
Overall, Cisco Systems Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate its strong financial performance and effective management of costs and operations.
Return on investment
| Jul 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 23, 2021 | Oct 24, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 | Jan 25, 2020 | Oct 26, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.79% | 11.23% | 15.39% | 15.96% | 14.76% | 14.57% | 14.48% | 15.12% | 14.86% | 15.21% | 14.82% | 14.27% | 13.16% | 13.32% | 13.03% | 13.27% | 14.36% | 15.39% | 15.66% | 15.13% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.29% | 9.85% | 13.29% | 13.75% | 12.38% | 11.76% | 11.79% | 12.36% | 12.57% | 12.94% | 12.54% | 11.87% | 10.86% | 10.88% | 10.60% | 11.01% | 11.82% | 11.80% | 12.22% | 11.89% |
| Return on total capital | 20.04% | 22.78% | 31.15% | 32.24% | 30.87% | 29.97% | 29.52% | 30.62% | 30.79% | 31.06% | 30.89% | 28.34% | 27.23% | 26.72% | 27.04% | 28.26% | 29.41% | 31.80% | 30.56% | 31.00% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.70% | 26.47% | 29.06% | 30.04% | 28.44% | 27.12% | 27.25% | 28.56% | 29.70% | 29.72% | 29.94% | 26.69% | 25.66% | 25.41% | 25.89% | 27.42% | 29.57% | 30.20% | 31.11% | 31.95% |
Cisco Systems Inc's profitability ratios show a consistent performance over the past few years. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 9.79% to 15.96%, indicating the company's ability to generate profit from its operations relative to its total assets. The Return on assets (ROA) has shown a similar trend, ranging from 8.29% to 13.75%, reflecting the company's overall efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
The Return on total capital has been relatively strong, ranging from 20.04% to 32.24%, demonstrating Cisco's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders. Finally, the Return on equity (ROE) has shown a consistent performance, ranging from 22.70% to 30.04%, illustrating the company's ability to generate returns for its equity shareholders.
Overall, Cisco Systems Inc has shown a solid profitability performance, with consistent returns across its different measures of profitability over the past few years. Investors and stakeholders may view these positive profitability ratios as a reflection of the company's effective management and financial performance.