Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO, Financial), a multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, and other high-technology services and products. The company is known for its diverse array of offerings that include networking solutions, cloud and cybersecurity services, and Internet of Things (IoT) products.
According to a recent SEC filing, Deborah Stahlkopf, the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Cisco Systems Inc, sold 9,100 shares of the company on March 5, 2024. The transaction was executed at an average price of $48.86 per share, resulting in a total value of $444,626.
Over the past year, the insider has sold a total of 49,889 shares of Cisco Systems Inc and has not made any share purchases. This latest transaction continues a trend observed within the company, where insider sells have outnumbered insider buys over the past year. Specifically, there have been 38 insider sells and no insider buys during this period.
The market capitalization of Cisco Systems Inc stands at $198.005 billion, reflecting the scale and significance of the company within the technology sector. The stock's price-earnings ratio is 14.86, which is below both the industry median of 23.65 and the company's historical median price-earnings ratio. This suggests that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its peers and its own historical standards.
Regarding the stock's valuation, with a trading price of $48.86 and a GuruFocus Value of $54.09, Cisco Systems Inc has a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 0.9. This indicates that the stock is considered Modestly Undervalued according to the GF Value metric.
The GF Value is a proprietary intrinsic value estimate from GuruFocus, which is calculated based on historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor related to the company's past performance, and future business performance estimates provided by Morningstar analysts.
The recent insider sell by the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Cisco Systems Inc provides investors with information about insider activity and sentiment. It is important for investors to consider this data in the context of the company's overall financial health, valuation metrics, and market position.
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