CTSH (Cognizant Technology Solutions) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 6.30% (As of Jun. 2026) — 66% Below Median

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CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp CTSH
88 GF Score
Price $62.31
GF Value $85.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate?

Cognizant Technology Solutions CTSH -3.61% 88 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 18.60. GuruFocus rates CTSH with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,059 Software companies, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks worse than 59.3% on this metric.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.37.

During the past 12 months, Cognizant Technology Solutions's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Cognizant Technology Solutions was 93.90% per year. The lowest was -6.10% per year. And the median was 18.60% per year.


Cognizant Technology Solutions  (NAS:CTSH) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation

EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Cognizant Technology Solutions 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms


CTSH vs FISV, FIS, BR: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cognizant Technology Solutions's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognizant Technology Solutions's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognizant Technology Solutions's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.


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Cognizant Technology Solutions 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.30% mean?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 18.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #1221 out of 2059 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.30% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 18.60. The Software industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.40. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 6.30% is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #1221 out of 2059 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognizant Technology Solutions' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to FISV and FIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #1221 out of 2059 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Cognizant Technology Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.40. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 6.30% is 49.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.60 vs. the industry median of 12.40, 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Software company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.40, based on 2,059 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 6.30% is 49.2% 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.30%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 18.60. 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 (CTSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.92, compared to a current price of $62.31 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.30%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 18.60 and 49.2% below the Software industry median of 12.40. Cognizant Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 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 (CTSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $62.31 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.92. GuruFocus considers Cognizant Technology Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTSH:

  • 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 6.30% (66% below median its 10-year median of 18.60)
  • GF Value™: $85.92 vs. price of $62.31 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 49.2% below the Software median (#1221 of 2059)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTSH 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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