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Cognyte SoftwareFRA:81M +6.99%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Apr. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:81M with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,247 Software companies, Cognyte Software ranks better than 52.74% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:81M'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.19
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cognyte Software was 0.44. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.15.
FRA:81M's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.74% of 2247
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs FRA:81M: 0.19
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Cognyte Software Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cognyte Software Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity 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.
FRA:81M vs HQ, RPD, SABR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Cognyte Software Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Cognyte Software (FRA:81M) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1062 out of 2247 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cognyte Software's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.44. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Cognyte Software's value of 0.19 is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1062 out of 2247 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cognyte Software has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognyte Software's Debt-to-Equity compare to HQ and RPD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1062 out of 2247 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Cognyte Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Cognyte Software's value of 0.19 is 5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cognyte Software's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Cognyte Software 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.20, based on 2,247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognyte Software's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognyte Software stock overvalued right now?
Cognyte Software (FRA:81M) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.36, compared to a current price of €7.65 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 5% below the Software industry median of 0.20. Cognyte Software's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (FRA:81M), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Apr. 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 Cognyte Software (FRA:81M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognyte Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.65 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.36.
Key valuation signals for FRA:81M:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: €8.36 vs. price of €7.65 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5% below the Software median (#1062 of 2247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:81M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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