Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 10,453,000 | 9,792,000 | 9,463,000 | 8,921,000 | 8,096,000 | 8,568,000 | 9,040,000 | 10,792,000 | 12,544,000 | 13,868,000 | 15,192,000 | 14,766,000 | 14,340,000 | 13,155,000 | 11,970,000 | 11,428,000 | 10,886,000 | 10,928,000 | 10,970,000 | 11,344,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 47,116,000 | 45,935,000 | 45,530,000 | 45,277,000 | 45,457,000 | 45,457,000 | 45,768,000 | 45,768,000 | 46,251,000 | 46,251,000 | 45,210,000 | 45,210,000 | 44,353,000 | 44,353,000 | 42,295,000 | 42,295,000 | 41,474,000 | 41,474,000 | 40,272,000 | 40,272,000 |
| ROE | 22.19% | 21.32% | 20.78% | 19.70% | 17.81% | 18.85% | 19.75% | 23.58% | 27.12% | 29.98% | 33.60% | 32.66% | 32.33% | 29.66% | 28.30% | 27.02% | 26.25% | 26.35% | 27.24% | 28.17% |
July 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $10,453,000K ÷ $47,116,000K
= 22.19%
The analysis of Cisco Systems Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) over the specified period reveals notable fluctuations that underscore varying phases of profitability efficiency. Initially, the ROE exhibited a downward trend from approximately 28.17% on October 29, 2022, to around 26.25% on January 31, 2023, indicating a slight decline in the company's ability to generate profit relative to shareholders’ equity.
Subsequently, the latter part of 2023 shows a marked improvement, with the ROE rising to 32.33% by July 31, 2023, and peaking at approximately 33.60% on October 31, 2023. This upward trajectory suggests enhanced operational efficiency or effective use of equity during this period.
However, a notable reversal occurs after this peak, with the ROE decreasing significantly over the subsequent months. By April 30, 2024, the ROE drops to 19.75%, and continues declining into mid-2024, reaching approximately 17.81% on July 31, 2024. The subsequent months demonstrate a modest recovery, with ROE increasing to around 22.19% by July 31, 2025.
Overall, the ROE data indicates periods of both growth and decline, reflecting underlying shifts in profitability, asset utilization, and possibly strategic or market influences impacting Cisco's financial performance. The volatility and the recent downward trend into mid-2024 suggest increased risk or challenges, while some recovery signs toward the end of the period point to potential stabilization or strategic adjustments.
Peer comparison
Jul 31, 2025