In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is imperative for investors and industry observers to carefully assess companies before making investment choices. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) vis-à-vis its key competitors in the Communications Equipment industry. Through a detailed analysis of important financial indicators, market standing, and growth potential, our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
Cisco Systems Background
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software like firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employees 80,000 employees and sells its products globally.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Cisco Systems Inc | 14.94 | 4.44 | 3.49 | 8.12% | $4.95 | $9.56 | 7.6% |
Arista Networks Inc | 38.44 | 11.05 | 13.06 | 8.82% | $0.62 | $0.94 | 28.27% |
Motorola Solutions Inc | 31.93 | 144.80 | 5.53 | 132.76% | $0.73 | $1.28 | 7.71% |
Nokia Oyj | 4.52 | 0.81 | 0.72 | 0.66% | $0.51 | $1.93 | -20.17% |
F5 Inc | 27.01 | 3.77 | 3.79 | 5.58% | $0.2 | $0.57 | 0.99% |
Juniper Networks Inc | 26.42 | 2.18 | 1.71 | 1.75% | $0.15 | $0.81 | -1.19% |
Ciena Corp | 26.06 | 2.27 | 1.52 | 3.15% | $0.13 | $0.49 | 5.77% |
Calix Inc | 61.99 | 3.81 | 2.97 | 2.27% | $0.02 | $0.14 | 11.64% |
Extreme Networks Inc | 26.54 | 22.20 | 1.82 | 25.46% | $0.04 | $0.21 | 18.63% |
Viavi Solutions Inc | 961 | 3.17 | 2.07 | 1.43% | $0.04 | $0.14 | -20.08% |
NetScout Systems Inc | 24.42 | 0.78 | 1.85 | 1.05% | $0.05 | $0.15 | -13.71% |
Harmonic Inc | 212.29 | 3.58 | 2.12 | -1.9% | $-0.01 | $0.06 | -18.32% |
Digi International Inc | 37.97 | 1.70 | 2.11 | 1.19% | $0.02 | $0.06 | 6.08% |
Clearfield Inc | 13.60 | 1.43 | 1.65 | 0.86% | $0.01 | $0.01 | -47.72% |
Aviat Networks Inc | 21.56 | 1.85 | 1.15 | 1.8% | $0.01 | $0.03 | 7.77% |
Average | 108.12 | 14.53 | 3.0 | 13.21% | $0.18 | $0.49 | -2.45% |