CTSH:NGS-Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

EQUITY | Information Technology Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 65.82

Change

-0.04 (-0.06)%

Market Cap

USD 32.26B

Volume

3.17M

Analyst Target

USD 68.85
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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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 3.69% 36% F 38% F
Dividend Return 0.63% 40% F 18% F
Total Return 4.32% 41% F 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -19.45% 40% F 38% F
Dividend Return 0.98% 33% F 19% F
Total Return -18.47% 40% F 38% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 32.94% 59% D- 60% D-
Dividend Return 3.33% 17% F 11% F
Total Return 36.28% 65% D 56% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.98% 45% F 64% D
Dividend Return 9.43% 44% F 61% D-
Total Return 0.45% 12% F 12% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.38% 76% C+ 62% D
Risk Adjusted Return 46.28% 53% F 70% C-
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 18.85 71% 51%
Price/Book Ratio 3.36 41% 34%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 59% 65%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 59% 62%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.28% 91% 88%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets 10.77% 100% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio 6.44% 80% 81%

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Analyst Rating

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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 capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital 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.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

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.

Negative cashflow

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

Negative free cash flow

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