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MEX:CTSH vs FIS, CDW, BR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognizant Technology Solutions's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.12 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Cognizant Technology Solutions' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #97 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' Buyback Yield % too high?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' current Buyback Yield % of 8.12 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 8.12. Based on the distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #97 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognizant Technology Solutions' Buyback Yield % compare to FIS and CDW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #97 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Cognizant Technology Solutions in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Cognizant Technology Solutions' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 8.12 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Buyback Yield % is 8.12, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,452.79, compared to a current price of MXN727.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.12, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Cognizant Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.12 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN727.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,452.79.
GuruFocus considers Cognizant Technology Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CTSH:
Buyback Yield %: 8.12 (148% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: MXN1,452.79 vs. price of MXN727.00 (50% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CTSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Business Description
Cognizant Technology Solutions is a multinational IT services provider that offers a range of consulting and business process outsourcing services. Originally founded in India, the company is headquartered in the US and serves enterprise customers spanning the financial services, healthcare, and resources industries. With most of its workforce located in India, Cognizant leverages a global delivery model that helps clients outsource their IT needs to offshore labor.
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