CGNT (Cognyte Software) FCF Margin %: -5.81% (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Cognyte Software FCF Margin %?

Cognyte Software CGNT -2.27% 72 FCF Margin % is -5.81% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGNT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,811 Software companies, Cognyte Software ranks better than 61.01% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cognyte Software's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-6.1 Mil. Cognyte Software's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $105.5 Mil. Therefore, Cognyte Software's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -5.81%.

As of today, Cognyte Software's current FCF Yield % is 4.43%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cognyte Software's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CGNT' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.6 Med: 8.81 Max: 11.72
Current: 6.35

During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cognyte Software was 11.72%. The lowest was -15.60%. And the median was 8.81%.

CGNT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
61.01% of 2811 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs CGNT: 6.35

Cognyte Software FCF Margin % Related Terms

Cognyte Software FCF Margin % Historical Data

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Cognyte Software FCF Margin % Chart

Cognyte Software Annual Data

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-3.20

-15.60

8.13

9.58

7.42

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FCF Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2.57	-9.08	23.07	16.72	-5.81

CGNT vs SABR, HQ, CCSI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cognyte Software's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's FCF Margin % falls into.

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Cognyte Software FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cognyte Software's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (A: Jan. 2026 )	/	Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	29.692	/	400.041
	=	7.42 %

Cognyte Software's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-6.125	/	105.494
	=	-5.81 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -5.81% mean?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a FCF Margin % of -5.81% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1096 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39%.

Is Cognyte Software's FCF Margin % too high?

Cognyte Software's current FCF Margin % is -5.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1096 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cognyte Software has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cognyte Software's FCF Margin % compare to SABR and HQ?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1096 out of 2811 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cognyte Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good FCF Margin % for a Software company?

The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.40, based on 2,811 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high FCF Margin % mean?

A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current FCF Margin % is -5.81%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.42, compared to a current price of $7.98 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.81%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?

FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current FCF Margin % is -5.81% 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 $7.98 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.42. GuruFocus considers Cognyte Software to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CGNT:

FCF Margin %: -5.81%
GF Value™: $9.42 vs. price of $7.98 (15.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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.

Cognyte Software Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Website https://www.cognyte.com

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