VMW vs. CSCO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

VMW (VMware, Inc.) and CSCO (Cisco Systems, Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Technology sector — VMW in Software - Infrastructure, CSCO in Communication Equipment. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VMW vs. CSCO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in VMware, Inc. (VMW) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

VMW

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CSCO

• 1D: -1.17%
• 1M: 36.56%
• YTD: 66.00%
• 6M: 64.46%
• 1Y: 101.07%
• 3Y*: 40.06%
• 5Y*: 21.97%
• 10Y*: 19.37%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

VMW vs. CSCO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
VMW VMware, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	16.06%	5.94%	0.72%	-7.60%	10.69%	31.72%	59.18%
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc.	66.00%	33.47%	21.00%	9.30%	-22.46%	45.76%	-3.49%	13.81%	16.57%	31.27%

Correlation

The correlation between VMW and CSCO is 0.42, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.13
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.33
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.40
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 16, 2007	0.42

The correlation between VMW and CSCO shifts across timeframes, from 0.13 (3 years) to 0.42 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) VMW : $13.61B CSCO : $60.75B
Gross Profit (TTM) VMW : $11.05B CSCO : $39.08B
EBITDA (TTM) VMW : $2.61B CSCO : $13.98B

Return for Risk

VMW vs. CSCO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CSCO

CSCO Risk / Return Rank: 95
CSCO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
CSCO Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
CSCO Omega Ratio Rank: 95
CSCO Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
CSCO Martin Ratio Rank: 95

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

VMW vs. CSCO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VMware, Inc. (VMW) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	VMW	CSCO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.40	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.90	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.75	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.61	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	VMW	CSCO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-89.26%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-13.57%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-20.16%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-36.68%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.95%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.17%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-40.14%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.83%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VMW	CSCO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	15.37%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	25.85%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	29.87%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	24.62%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	25.76%	—

Dividends

VMW vs. CSCO - Dividend Comparison

VMW has not paid dividends to shareholders, while CSCO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.30%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc.	1.30%	2.12%	2.69%	3.07%	3.17%	2.32%	3.20%	2.88%	2.95%	2.95%	3.28%	3.02%
VMW VMware, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	23.65%	0.00%	0.00%	19.55%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VMW and CSCO in my portfolio?

VMW and CSCO have a correlation of 0.42, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.