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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

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Cognizant Technology Solutions CorporationUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
62.31
USD
-2.33
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28.07BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation carries a market capitalization of 28.07B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 18.55B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap28.07B
Enterprise Value18.55B

Share Statistics

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation currently has 452.00M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding452.00M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.33. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.85, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.21.

PE Ratio8.33
PS Ratio0.85
PB Ratio1.21
P/TBV Ratio3.72
P/FCF Ratio5.72
P/OCF Ratio6.34

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.55 and an EV/FCF ratio of 5.69. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.86 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 5.27 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales0.86
EV / EBITDA4.55
EV / EBIT5.27
EV / FCF5.69

Financial Position

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation maintains a current ratio of 2.18, meaning it holds 2.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 14.48, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 113.31 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.18
Quick Ratio1.68
Debt / Equity14.48
Debt / EBITDA0.51
Interest Coverage113.31

Financial Efficiency

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation posts a return on equity of 14.92 and a return on invested capital of 13.50.

Return on Equity (ROE)14.92
Return on Assets (ROA)10.83
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.50
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)13.58
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory TurnoverN/A

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has paid 1.29B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 36.70.

Income Tax1.29B
Effective Tax Rate36.70

Stock Price Statistics

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's stock has declined approximately -12.47366% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 52.46, while the 200-day moving average is 62.78.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change-12.47366%
50-Day Moving Average52.46
200-Day Moving Average62.78
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generated 21.64B in revenue and converted that into 2.22B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.64. EBITDA reached 4.08B, while operating income came in at 3.52B.

Revenue21.64B
Gross Profit7.24B
Operating Income3.52B
Pretax Income3.51B
Net Income2.22B
EBITDA4.08B
EBIT3.52B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)4.64

Balance Sheet

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation holds 1.05B in cash and equivalents against 2.09B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 522.00M. Total book value stands at 14.46B, with working capital of 4.10B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.05B
Total Debt2.09B
Net Debt522.00M
Equity (Book Value)14.46B
Book Value Per Share32.00
Working Capital4.10B

Cash Flow

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation produced 2.92B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -319.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.60B - equivalent to 5.44 per share.

Operating Cash Flow2.92B
Capital Expenditures-319.00M
Free Cash Flow2.60B
FCF Per Share5.44

Margins

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation operates with a gross margin of 33.44, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 16.26 and net profit margin of 10.26 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin33.44
Operating Margin16.26
Pretax Margin16.20
Profit Margin10.26
EBITDA Margin18.85

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 27.84 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.29
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio27.84
Shareholder Yield11.52
FCF Yield17.48

Stock Splits

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's most recent stock split took place on March 10, 2014 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date3/10/2014
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation posts an Altman Z-Score of 6.95, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.95