VMW vs. CSCO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about VMware, Inc. (VMW) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO).

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.

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.	1.27%	33.47%	21.00%	9.30%	-22.46%	45.76%	-3.49%	13.81%	16.57%	31.27%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) VMW : $13.61B CSCO : $59.05B
Gross Profit (TTM) VMW : $11.05B CSCO : $38.28B
EBITDA (TTM) VMW : $2.61B CSCO : $14.30B

Returns By Period

VMW

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

CSCO

• 1D: 0.71%
• 1M: -2.35%
• YTD: 1.27%
• 6M: 14.70%
• 1Y: 28.79%
• 3Y*: 17.35%
• 5Y*: 11.52%
• 10Y*: 13.89%

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

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: 75
CSCO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
CSCO Sortino Ratio Rank: 67
CSCO Omega Ratio Rank: 72
CSCO Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
CSCO Martin Ratio Rank: 80

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	—	1.03	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.50	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.55	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.57	—

Correlation

The correlation between VMW and CSCO is 0.42, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

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 2.11%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc.	2.11%	2.12%	2.69%	3.07%	3.17%	2.32%	3.20%	2.88%	2.95%	2.95%	3.28%	3.02%

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 (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-36.68%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.95%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-10.59%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-40.33%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.28%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VMW	CSCO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.22%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	21.41%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	28.03%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	23.34%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	25.19%	—

Financials