Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A stock (CTSH) is currently trading at $59.79. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A PE ratio is 13.11. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.37. Analyst consensus price target for CTSH is $87.86. WallStSmart rates CTSH as Moderate Buy.
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- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CTSH Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CTSH analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CTSH Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)
CTSH trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $192.25, offering a 63% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) · 10 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 market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around revenue growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) Key Strengths (7)
104.55% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.37 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.98x book value, attractively priced
Strong earnings growth at 22.10% per year
Solid profitability: $15 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) Areas to Watch (3)
Revenue growing slowly at 4.90% annually
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 71/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.02), Price/Sales (1.37), Price/Book (1.98) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 15.20%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 22.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 16.00%, Profit Margin at 10.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 15.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Institutional Own. and Market Cap makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Revenue Growth, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
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.
CTSH Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CTSH's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.37x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 8.14x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 39.97x set in Sep 2006, and 0% above its historical low of 1.37x in Mar 2026.
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Data-driven financial summary for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) · TECHNOLOGY › INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The Big Picture
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 21.1B with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 781M in free cash flow and 858M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A.
Bottom Line
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
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.
Insider Transactions(161 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KERDMAN, ALINA SVP, Controller & CAO | Sell | -131 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KERDMAN, ALINA SVP, Controller & CAO | Sell | -151 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KERDMAN, ALINA SVP, Controller & CAO | Sell | -160 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GUMMADI, SURYA President - Americas | Sell | -1,728 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PATSALOS-FOX, MICHAEL Director | Sell | -2,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PATSALOS-FOX, MICHAEL Director | Sell | -3,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GUMMADI, SURYA President - Americas | Sell | -7,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KERDMAN, ALINA SVP, Controller & CAO | Sell | -203 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PATSALOS-FOX, MICHAEL Director | Sell | -3,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:12 AM
About Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A(CTSH)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE...
USA
Cognizant is an American multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States.