Cognizant Technology Solutions (BSP:CTSH34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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BSP:CTSH34 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp BSP:CTSH34
83 GF Score
Price R$279.85
GF Value R$407.43
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cognizant Technology Solutions BSP:CTSH34 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTSH34 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$407.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,604 Software companies, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks better than 53.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Cognizant Technology Solutions's current share price is R$279.85. Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$199.96. Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CTSH34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 3.08   Max: 5.84
Current: 1.46

During the past years, Cognizant Technology Solutions's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.84. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 3.08.

BSP:CTSH34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
53.43% of 1604 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs BSP:CTSH34: 1.46

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$60.269. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$199.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions  (BSP:CTSH34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Cognizant Technology Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cognizant Technology Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Cognizant Technology Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.39 1.90 2.29 2.15 2.17

Cognizant Technology Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.09 1.77 2.17 1.56 0.96

BSP:CTSH34 vs FIS, BR, CDW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Cognizant Technology Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=279.85/199.96
=1.40

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Cognizant Technology Solutions's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=60.269/333.9520*333.9520
=60.269

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 18.445 241.428 25.514
201612 19.035 241.432 26.329
201703 18.270 243.801 25.026
201706 20.464 244.955 27.899
201709 19.927 246.819 26.962
201712 21.306 246.524 28.862
201803 21.778 249.554 29.143
201806 25.779 251.989 34.164
201809 28.888 252.439 38.216
201812 27.598 251.233 36.685
201903 27.453 254.202 36.066
201906 28.309 256.143 36.908
201909 31.760 256.759 41.308
201912 31.912 256.974 41.471
202003 37.810 258.115 48.919
202006 38.362 257.797 49.694
202009 42.196 260.280 54.140
202012 40.234 260.474 51.584
202103 46.704 264.877 58.884
202106 43.666 271.696 53.672
202109 47.611 274.310 57.963
202112 51.162 278.802 61.282
202203 45.745 287.504 53.135
202206 47.532 296.311 53.570
202209 49.261 296.808 55.426
202212 49.479 296.797 55.673
202303 49.241 301.836 54.480
202306 46.775 305.109 51.197
202309 47.891 307.789 51.962
202312 46.441 306.746 50.560
202403 47.598 312.332 50.893
202406 52.455 314.175 55.757
202409 56.316 315.301 59.647
202412 62.385 315.605 66.012
202503 59.500 319.799 62.133
202506 59.121 322.561 61.209
202509 59.632 324.800 61.312
202512 60.239 324.054 62.079
202603 59.346 330.213 60.018
202606 60.269 333.952 60.269

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 mean?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (BSP:CTSH34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, Cognizant Technology Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #747 out of 1604 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 5.84. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 1.40 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #747 out of 1604 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognizant Technology Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FIS and BR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #747 out of 1604 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Cognizant Technology Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 1.40 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cognizant Technology Solutions' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Cognizant Technology Solutions has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 15.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 3.08. 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 (BSP:CTSH34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$407.43, compared to a current price of R$279.85 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 15.9% below the Software industry median of 1.67. Cognizant Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognizant Technology Solutions (BSP:CTSH34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 12, 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 (BSP:CTSH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$279.85 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$407.43. GuruFocus considers Cognizant Technology Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CTSH34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (55% below median its 10-year median of 3.08)
  • GF Value™: R$407.43 vs. price of R$279.85 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 15.9% below the Software median (#747 of 1604)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTSH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cognizant Technology Solutions Business Description

Address 300 Frank West Burr Boulevard, Suite 36, 6th Floor, Teaneck, NJ, USA, 07666
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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