Cisco Systems Trails Peers with 25.1% Return, Trades at 18.3X P/E
Cisco Systems shares have risen 25.1% over the past 12 months, lagging the 30.6% gain of the broader Computer & Technology sector and trailing Arista Networks’ 55.2% return and Marvell Technology’s -4.9% drop. Cisco trades at a forward 12-month P/E of 18.3X, below the sector’s 25X and Broadcom’s 27.7X.
1. Cisco’s 12-Month Stock Performance
Cisco Systems shares have risen 25.1% over the past 12 months, trailing the 30.6% gain of the Computer & Technology sector and underperforming peers Arista Networks (55.2%) and Marvell Technology (-4.9%).
2. Valuation Comparison
Cisco trades at a forward 12-month price/earnings ratio of 18.3X, below the sector’s 25X average and significantly cheaper than Broadcom’s 27.7X and Arista Networks’ 36.9X, indicating a more conservative valuation among major networking peers.