Cisco Systems (CSCO) Quick Ratio: History & Chart

Cisco Systems, Inc.(CSCO)

Communication Equipment · San Jose, CA

$109.77+0.60 (+0.55%)

Delayed quote: Sep 9, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT

About Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a leading global technology company focused on designing, producing, and marketing Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking equipment, software, and associated products within the communications and information technology industries. The company operates extensively across major regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, specifically covering Japan and China. Its comprehensive product lineup features switching solutions for both enterprise campuses and data centers. Cisco's enterprise routing segment is crucial for securely and reliably interconnecting public, private, wired, and mobile networks, ensuring vital connectivity across corporate campuses, data centers, and branch offices. Additionally, the company provides a range of wireless products offering seamless indoor and outdoor roaming for voice, video, and data applications. Security forms a significant pillar of its offerings, encompassing network defense, identity and access management, secure access service edge (SASE), alongside threat intelligence, detection, and response capabilities. For collaboration, Cisco delivers the Webex Suite, dedicated devices, contact center platforms, and communication platform-as-a-service (CPaaS). These end-to-end collaboration solutions are adaptable, available in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments, facilitating clients' migration to cloud-based systems. Moreover, their observability suite provides network assurance, monitoring, and analytics. Beyond its product portfolio, Cisco offers extensive customer support and services, including technical assistance, advanced professional services, and advisory consulting. The company serves a broad clientele, from small and large businesses to public institutions, governmental agencies, and service providers. Products and services are distributed directly by Cisco, as well as through a diverse network of system integrators, service providers, other resellers, and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. also engages in strategic collaborations with other industry players. Founded in 1984, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

San Jose, CA

86,200 employees

www.cisco.com

Technology / Communication Equipment

Sector: Technology
Industry: Communication Equipment
CEO: Charles H. Robbins

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CSCO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.79

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.84

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.83

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

1.10

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.37

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

2.14

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

2.28

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.18%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-4.29%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-27.88%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-42.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-62.96%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-65.17%

SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY

1.59

median of 193 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

-50.06%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)	TTM	3Y	5Y
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)	$432.67B	0.79	0.84	0.83	1.10
Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vs ›	$466.32B	1.12	0.94	0.87	1.23
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)vs ›	$395.65B	1.91	1.73	1.82	1.86
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs ›	$392.41B	7.23	6.54	5.95	5.31
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)vs ›	$372.05B	1.79	1.87	1.73	1.75
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)vs ›	$368.33B	0.71	0.69	0.69	0.70
Intel Corp. (INTC)vs ›	$533.79B	1.25	1.31	1.23	1.34
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vs ›	$286.86B	5.25	5.60	4.15	4.15
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs ›	$274.21B	0.87	0.88	0.86	0.85
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs ›	$265.13B	1.81	1.81	1.56	1.24

NAME

MARKET CAP

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

TTM

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

$432.67B

0.79

0.84

0.83

1.10

Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vs ›

$466.32B

1.12

0.94

0.87

1.23

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)vs ›

$395.65B

1.91

1.73

1.82

1.86

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs ›

$392.41B

7.23

6.54

5.95

5.31

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)vs ›

$372.05B

1.79

1.87

1.73

1.75

Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)vs ›

$368.33B

0.71

0.69

0.70

Intel Corp. (INTC)vs ›

$533.79B

1.25

1.31

1.23

1.34

Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vs ›

$286.86B

5.25

5.60

4.15

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs ›

$274.21B

0.87

0.88

0.86

0.85

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs ›

$265.13B

1.81

1.56

1.24

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 0.79.

Is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.79 is 28% below its 5-year average of 1.10, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.79–1.54).

What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 0.84.

What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 0.83.

What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 1.10.

What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 1.37.

What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 2.14.

What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)?

The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CSCO stock is 2.28.

DATE	QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-07-25	0.79
2026-04-25	0.81
2026-01-24	0.85
2025-10-25	0.83
2025-07-26	0.91
2025-04-26	0.87
2025-01-25	0.79
2024-10-26	0.80
2024-07-27	0.83
2024-04-27	0.82
2024-01-27	1.26
2023-10-28	1.34
2023-07-31	1.27
2023-04-29	1.27
2023-01-28	1.30
2022-10-29	1.34
2022-07-31	1.33
2022-04-30	1.40
2022-01-29	1.34
2021-10-30	1.54
2021-07-31	1.43
2021-05-01	1.46
2021-01-23	1.56
2020-10-24	1.54
2020-07-31	1.67
2020-04-25	1.55
2020-01-25	1.75
2019-10-26	1.64
2019-07-31	1.46
2019-04-27	1.64
2019-01-26	1.74
2018-10-27	2.05
2018-07-31	2.22
2018-04-28	2.28
2018-01-27	2.38
2017-10-28	2.81
2017-07-31	2.98
2017-04-29	3.46
2017-01-28	3.62
2016-10-29	3.53
2016-07-31	3.11
2016-04-30	3.22
2016-01-23	3.23
2015-10-24	3.28
2015-07-31	3.06
2015-04-25	2.91
2015-01-24	3.29
2014-10-25	3.23
2014-07-31	3.31
2014-04-26	3.39
2014-01-25	2.58
2013-10-26	2.82
2013-07-31	2.91
2013-04-27	2.85
2013-01-26	3.30
2012-10-27	3.28
2012-07-31	3.40
2012-04-28	3.49
2012-01-28	3.28
2011-10-29	3.19
2011-07-31	3.18
2011-04-30	3.34
2011-01-29	2.73
2010-10-30	2.70
2010-07-31	2.60
2010-05-01	2.63
2010-01-23	3.40
2009-10-24	3.31
2009-07-31	3.16
2009-04-25	3.13
2009-01-24	2.71
2008-10-25	2.54
2008-07-31	2.49
2008-04-26	2.46
2008-01-26	2.56
2007-10-27	2.63
2007-07-31	2.26
2007-04-28	2.44
2007-01-27	2.34
2006-10-28	2.28
2006-07-31	2.15
2006-04-29	2.32
2006-01-28	2.13
2005-10-29	2.00
2005-07-31	2.18
2005-04-30	1.05
2005-01-29	1.18
2004-10-30	1.31
2004-07-31	1.51
2004-05-01	1.57
2004-01-24	1.74
2003-10-25	1.70
2003-07-31	1.51
2003-04-26	1.52
2003-01-25	1.68
2002-10-26	1.81

DATE

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

2026-07-25

0.79

2026-04-25

0.81

2026-01-24

0.85

2025-10-25

0.83

2025-07-26

0.91

2025-04-26

0.87

2025-01-25

0.79

2024-10-26

0.80

2024-07-27

0.83

2024-04-27

0.82

2024-01-27

1.26

2023-10-28

1.34

2023-07-31

1.27

2023-04-29

1.27

2023-01-28

1.30

2022-10-29

1.34

2022-07-31

1.33

2022-04-30

1.40

2022-01-29

1.34

2021-10-30

1.54

2021-07-31

1.43

2021-05-01

1.46

2021-01-23

1.56

2020-10-24

1.54

2020-07-31

1.67

2020-04-25

1.55

2020-01-25

1.75

2019-10-26

1.64

2019-07-31

1.46

2019-04-27

1.64

2019-01-26

1.74

2018-10-27

2.05

2018-07-31

2.22

2018-04-28

2.28

2018-01-27

2.38

2017-10-28

2.81

2017-07-31

2.98

2017-04-29

3.46

2017-01-28

3.62

2016-10-29

3.53

2016-07-31

3.11

2016-04-30

3.22

2016-01-23

3.23

2015-10-24

3.28

2015-07-31

3.06

2015-04-25

2.91

2015-01-24

3.29

2014-10-25

3.23

2014-07-31

3.31

2014-04-26

3.39

2014-01-25

2.58

2013-10-26

2.82

2013-07-31

2.91

2013-04-27

2.85

2013-01-26

3.30

2012-10-27

3.28

2012-07-31

3.40

2012-04-28

3.49

2012-01-28

3.28

2011-10-29

3.19

2011-07-31

3.18

2011-04-30

3.34

2011-01-29

2.73

2010-10-30

2.70

2010-07-31

2.60

2010-05-01

2.63

2010-01-23

3.40

2009-10-24

3.31

2009-07-31

3.16

2009-04-25

3.13

2009-01-24

2.71

2008-10-25

2.54

2008-07-31

2.49

2008-04-26

2.46

2008-01-26

2.56

2007-10-27

2.63

2007-07-31

2.26

2007-04-28

2.44

2007-01-27

2.34

2006-10-28

2.28

2006-07-31

2.15

2006-04-29

2.32

2006-01-28

2.13

2005-10-29

2.00

2005-07-31

2.18

2005-04-30

1.05

2005-01-29

1.18

2004-10-30

1.31

2004-07-31

1.51

2004-05-01

1.57

2004-01-24

1.74

2003-10-25

1.70

2003-07-31

1.51

2003-04-26

1.52

2003-01-25

1.68

2002-10-26

1.81

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.79

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