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Cognyte SoftwareCGNT -2.56%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.39 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 32.56. GuruFocus rates CGNT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Software companies, Cognyte Software ranks worse than 78.96% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cognyte Software's enterprise value is $625.9 Mil.
Cognyte Software's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $22.0 Mil. Therefore, Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CGNT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.52 Med: 32.56 Max: 981.17
Current: 28.39
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cognyte Software was 981.17. The lowest was -57.52. And the median was 32.56.
CGNT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.96% of 1958
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.54
vs CGNT: 28.39
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cognyte Software's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cognyte Software's share price for today is $9.14.
Cognyte Software's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.040.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cognyte Software's current Enterprise Value is $625.9 Mil.
Cognyte Software's EBITDA 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 $22.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 28.39 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cognyte Software. This is 13% below median its historical median of 32.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1546 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cognyte Software's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.39 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 32.56. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.54. Cognyte Software's value of 28.39 is 169.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1546 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cognyte Software has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognyte Software's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HQ and RPD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1546 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cognyte Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.54. Cognyte Software's value of 28.39 is 169.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.56 vs. the industry median of 10.54, Cognyte Software has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.54, based on 1,958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognyte Software's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.39 is 169.4% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cognyte Software. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.39, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 32.56. 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 $9.57, compared to a current price of $9.14 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.39, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 32.56 and 169.4% above the Software industry median of 10.54. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.39 as of Aug. 13, 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 $9.14 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.57.
GuruFocus considers Cognyte Software to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CGNT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 28.39 (13% below median its 10-year median of 32.56)
GF Value™: $9.57 vs. price of $9.14 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.4% above the Software median (#1546 of 1958)
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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