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• If you are wondering whether Cisco Systems at US$121.33 is still priced reasonably after a strong run, the next sections will help you put that question on a more structured footing.

• The stock has posted returns of 0.8% over the last 7 days, 32.1% over the last 30 days, 59.6% year to date, 94.4% over 1 year and 162.6% over 3 years, with the 5 year return at 159.6%. Recent performance is front of mind for many investors assessing value and risk.

• Recent attention on Cisco Systems has centered on how its role in networking and related technologies fits into…