Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cognyte Software Ltd stock (CGNT) is currently trading at $7.88. Cognyte Software Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.50. Analyst consensus price target for CGNT is $12.33. WallStSmart rates CGNT as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT) Key Strengths (2)
74.29% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.50 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Earnings declining -74.80%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 13.20% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 36/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.50) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.85) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 13.20%, EPS Growth at -74.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -0.32%, Operating Margin at 3.18%, Profit Margin at -1.45%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -0.32% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 13.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CGNT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CGNT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.50x trades 19% below its historical average of 1.84x (34th percentile). The current valuation is 69% below its historical high of 4.75x set in Feb 2021, and 265% above its historical low of 0.41x in Oct 2022.
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Data-driven financial summary for Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
The Big Picture
Cognyte Software Ltd is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 388M with 13% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -145.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 23M in free cash flow and 25M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 107M in cash.
The company is unprofitable with a -145.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Earnings fell 75% YoY while revenue grew 13%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.66, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cognyte Software Ltd.
Bottom Line
Cognyte Software Ltd is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Cognyte Software Ltd(CGNT)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
USA
Cognyte Software Ltd. provides security analysis software to governments and companies around the world. The company is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.