Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) Interest Expense: MXN-586 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp MEX:CTSH
66 GF Score
Price MXN722.03
GF Value MXN1,564.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Interest Expense?

Cognizant Technology Solutions MEX:CTSH 66 Interest Expense is MXN-586 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CTSH with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,564.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cognizant Technology Solutions's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -126 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-586 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Cognizant Technology Solutions's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 15,202 Mil. Cognizant Technology Solutions's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -126 Mil. Cognizant Technology Solutions's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 120.43. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cognizant Technology Solutions  (MEX:CTSH) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-126 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,202 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,572 Mil.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15201.566/-126.229
=120.43

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognizant Technology Solutions's Interest Expense 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.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Interest Expense Chart

Cognizant Technology Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Quarterly Data
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-586 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-586 Mil mean?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) has a Interest Expense of MXN-586 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' Interest Expense too high?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' current Interest Expense is MXN-586 Mil. Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognizant Technology Solutions' Interest Expense compare to FIS and CDW?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' Interest Expense of MXN-586 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Interest Expense is MXN-586 Mil. 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 (MEX:CTSH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,564.15, compared to a current price of MXN722.03 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-586 Mil. Cognizant Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH), the current Interest Expense is MXN-586 Mil as of Mar. 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 (MEX:CTSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN722.03 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,564.15. GuruFocus considers Cognizant Technology Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CTSH:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-586 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,564.15 vs. price of MXN722.03 (53.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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