Cognyte Software's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.04.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.13.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Cognyte Software's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Cognyte Software was -16.60% per year. The lowest was -16.60% per year. And the median was -16.60% per year.
CGNT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 12.05 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.
Cognyte Software (NAS:CGNT) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Cognyte Software EBIT per Share Related Terms
Cognyte Software EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.13
* 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 (CGNT) has a EBIT per Share of $0.13 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #999999 out of 2124 companies in the Software industry.
Is Cognyte Software's EBIT per Share too high?
Cognyte Software's current EBIT per Share is $0.13. The Software industry median EBIT per Share is 12.05. Cognyte Software's value of $0.13 is 98.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #999999 out of 2124 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cognyte Software has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognyte Software's EBIT per Share compare to PRTH and NUAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #999999 out of 2124 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Cognyte Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.05. Cognyte Software's value of $0.13 is 98.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Software company?
The median EBIT per Share among Software companies is 12.05, based on 2,124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognyte Software's current EBIT per Share of $0.13 is 98.9% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBIT per Share is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current EBIT per Share is $0.13. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognyte Software (CGNT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.48, compared to a current price of $8.80 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $0.13 and 98.9% below the Software industry median of 12.05. Cognyte Software's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current EBIT per Share is $0.13 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 (CGNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognyte Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.80 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.48.
GuruFocus considers Cognyte Software to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CGNT:
EBIT per Share: $0.13
GF Value™: $9.48 vs. price of $8.80 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.9% below the Software median (#999999 of 2124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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