CTSH:NGS-Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Information Technology Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 79.12

Change

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Market Cap

USD 32.26B

Volume

3.75M

Analyst Target

USD 69.02
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp provides information technology (IT), consulting and business process services.

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ETFs Containing CTSH

TECH:AU ETFS Morningstar Global T.. 4.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.38B
MDPL Northern Lights Fund Trus.. 3.59 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.06B
ARTY iShares Future AI & Tech .. 2.95 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.90B
FTCS:LSE First Trust Capital Stren.. 2.23 % 0.00 %

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USD 8.48M
FXL First Trust Technology Al.. 1.94 % 0.63 %

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USD 1.27B
FHQ:CA First Trust AlphaDEX US T.. 1.84 % 0.77 %

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CAD 0.02B
SMTV:LSE VanEck Morningstar US SMI.. 1.44 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.02B
USMF WisdomTree U.S. Multifact.. 1.35 % 0.00 %

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RDVY First Trust Rising Divide.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

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USD 13.96B
VLIQ:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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VDLQ:LSE 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Information Technology Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 2.89% 66% D+ 76% C+
Dividend Return 0.40% 67% D+ 24% F
Total Return 3.29% 66% D+ 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 5.03% 54% F 64% D
Dividend Return 1.61% 54% F 34% F
Total Return 6.64% 51% F 64% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 57.92% 60% D- 60% D-
Dividend Return 10.72% 27% F 26% F
Total Return 68.64% 52% F 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.63% 43% F 44% F
Dividend Return 3.11% 40% F 44% F
Total Return 1.48% 46% F 36% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.24% 86% B+ 66% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 11.40% 49% F 43% F
Market Capitalization 32.26B 100% F 98% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Information Technology Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.48 73% 50%
Price/Book Ratio 2.86 56% 37%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 19.41 32% 16%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.45 52% 32%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.21% 75% 86%
Return on Invested Capital 14.93% 71% 81%
Return on Assets 9.84% 87% 94%
Debt to Equity Ratio 6.07% 95% 75%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.