(CTSH) Cognizant Technology - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1924461023

CTSH: Consulting, Technology, Outsourcing, Analytics, Automation

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, a leader in digital transformation, positions itself at the forefront of the tech-driven economy. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and global markets, the company capitalizes on the increasing demand for digital services across various industries.

The firms service portfolio is strategically aligned with high-growth sectors. In Financial Services, they leverage AI and analytics for fraud detection and digital payments. The Health Sciences segment focuses on patient-centric solutions, enhancing clinical trials and pharmacovigilance. Their work in Products and Resources and Communications, Media, and Technology underscores the shift towards automation and seamless user experiences, crucial for industries like retail and media.

From an investment perspective, Cognizants market cap of over $44.8 billion reflects its significant role in the IT services sector. With a P/E ratio of 19.89 and forward P/E of 18.02, the company indicates a balance between current performance and future growth potential. The price-to-sales ratio of 2.27 suggests a reasonable valuation given its revenue streams.

Investors may view Cognizant as a strategic play on the accelerating digital transformation wave, offering exposure to sectors poised for growth. The companys diversified revenue streams across key industries enhance its resilience and scalability, making it a compelling consideration for those seeking exposure to the evolving tech landscape.

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CTSH Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 33,327m
Sector Technology
Industry Information Technology Services
GiC Sub-Industry IT Consulting & Other Services
IPO / Inception 1998-06-19

CTSH Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 36.6
Fundamental 60.4
Dividend Rating 60.7
Rel. Strength 6.35
Analysts 3.3/5
Fair Price Momentum 61.30 USD
Fair Price DCF 81.18 USD

CTSH Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.67%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.48%
Annual Growth 5y 6.40%
Payout Consistency 99.4%

CTSH Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -66%
Growth Correlation 12m 74.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 27.5%
CAGR 5y 7.33%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.17
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.92
Alpha -1.23
Beta 0.830
Volatility 41.98%
Current Volume 3091.4k
Average Volume 20d 3834.6k
What is the price of CTSH stocks?
As of April 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 69.44 with a total of 3,091,360 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.04%, over one month by -12.74%, over three months by -11.18% and over the past year by +5.06%.
Is Cognizant Technology a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Cognizant Technology (NASDAQ:CTSH) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 60.41 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CTSH as of April 2025 is 61.30. This means that CTSH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.72%.
Is CTSH a buy, sell or hold?
Cognizant Technology has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.30. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CTSH.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 19
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for CTSH stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CTSH Cognizant Technology will be worth about 67.5 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 69.44. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -2.75%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 88.4 27.3%
Analysts Target Price 84.2 21.2%
ValueRay Target Price 67.5 -2.8%