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CSCO vs. MU: Cisco Systems vs. Micron Stock Comparison

How do Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — CSCO in Technology Hardware & Equipment and MU in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
Profile ItemCSCOMU
NameCisco Systems, Inc.Micron Technology Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustryCommunications EquipmentSemiconductors
Market Capitalization370.01 billion USD780.68 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateFebruary 16, 1990June 1, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CSCO
MU
GSPC
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
Total Return (1Y)40.88%208.53%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)26.81%115.89%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)14.44%58.28%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CSCO
MU
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Micron (MU) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.44, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Cisco Systems (CSCO) is closer to market-like at 1.02 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

Risk profile metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)36.83%83.85%
Beta (5Y)1.022.44
Max Drawdown (5Y)-36.68%-57.63%
Avg. Volume (3M)18.52M27.63M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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CSCO and MU are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. Each dashed Capital Allocation Line uses that stock's own industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.992.44
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.443.87

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Micron (MU) at 88.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 27.32% also sits in the top quartile.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

27.32%

Max
42.47%
CSCO
27.32%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
Q1
1.63%
Min
-20.62%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

88.26%

MU
88.26%
Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 20.95% and Micron (MU) at 63.80% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

20.95%

Max
27.60%
CSCO
20.95%
Q3
11.66%
Median
4.08%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

63.80%

MU
63.80%
Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
Median
11.44%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 80.68% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 27.72% also operates in the top quartile.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

27.72%

Max
36.27%
CSCO
27.72%
Q3
18.36%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

80.68%

MU
80.68%
Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
ROE (TTM)27.32%88.26%
ROA (TTM)7.98%44.56%
Net Margin (TTM)20.95%63.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)27.72%80.68%
Gross Margin (TTM)64.52%80.72%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Micron (MU) at 256.33% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 11.78%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Micron (MU) reports EPS growth of 879.31%, ranked against its industry; Cisco Systems (CSCO) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
Revenue Growth (YoY)11.78%256.33%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.57%104.65%
EPS Growth (YoY)--879.31%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 3.31 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 0.93 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CSCO.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.93

Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
Median
1.95
Q1
1.32
CSCO
0.93
Min
0.17

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.31

Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
MU
3.31
Q1
2.35
Min
1.03
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 0.04 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 0.62 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.62

Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
CSCO
0.62
Median
0.24
Q1
0.04
Min
0.01

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.04

Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
MU
0.04
Min
0.00
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.933.31
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.620.04
Net Debt / EBITDA0.82-0.35

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.09% pays an industry-typical yield; Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 1.73% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.73%

CSCO
1.73%
Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.09%

Max
1.37%
Q3
0.65%
MU
0.09%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 0.71% keeps its payout in the industry’s typical band, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 49.85% pays out more than any of its peers — the most stretched cover in its group.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

49.85%

CSCO
49.85%
Max
32.27%
Q3
14.48%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.71%

Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
MU
0.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.73%0.09%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)49.85%0.71%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 9.28 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 28.18 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for MU, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

28.18

Max
69.48
Q3
41.02
CSCO
28.18
Median
26.39
Q1
19.36
Min
6.07

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

9.28

Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
MU
9.28
Min
8.12
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Micron (MU) at 5.86 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 5.84 sits in the pricier quartile — CSCO costs more per dollar of sales.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

5.84

Max
11.30
CSCO
5.84
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.86

Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
MU
5.86
Median
5.76
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Micron (MU) at 5.64 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) at 7.36 carries an above-peer premium to book — CSCO is pricier on assets.

CSCO

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

7.36

Max
10.75
CSCO
7.36
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
Q1
1.79
Min
0.33

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

5.64

Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
MU
5.64
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
Min
0.20
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) vs. Micron (MU): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron (MU)
MetricCSCOMU
P/E Ratio (TTM)28.189.28
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.845.86
P/B Ratio (MRQ)7.365.64
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.02%3.73%