CGNT (Cognyte Software) OCF Margin %: -4.45% (As of Apr. 2026)

What is Cognyte Software OCF Margin %?

Cognyte Software CGNT -2.27% 72 OCF Margin % is -4.45% 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 2,812 Software companies, Cognyte Software ranks better than 54.09% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Cognyte Software's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-4.7 Mil. Cognyte Software's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $105.5 Mil. Therefore, Cognyte Software's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -4.45%.

As of today, Cognyte Software's current OCF Yield % is 5.77%.

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

CGNT' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.85 Med: 11.72 Max: 16.08
Current: 8.27

During the past 8 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cognyte Software was 16.08%. The lowest was -11.85%. And the median was 11.72%.

CGNT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.09% of 2812 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.745 vs CGNT: 8.27

Cognyte Software OCF Margin % Related Terms

Cognyte Software OCF Margin % Historical Data

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Cognyte Software OCF Margin % Chart

Cognyte Software Annual Data

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0.55

-11.85

11.03

13.34

10.08

Cognyte Software Quarterly Data
	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24	Apr24	Jul24	Oct24	Jan25	Apr25	Jul25	Oct25	Jan26	Apr26
OCF Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.79	-6.48	24.79	18.79	-4.45

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

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

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

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

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Cognyte Software OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin	=	Cash Flow from Operations (A: Jan. 2026 )	/	Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	40.331	/	400.041
	=	10.08 %

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

OCF Margin	=	Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-4.695	/	105.494
	=	-4.45 %

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What does a OCF Margin % of -4.45% mean?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a OCF Margin % of -4.45% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1291 out of 2812 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.

Is Cognyte Software's OCF Margin % too high?

Cognyte Software's current OCF Margin % is -4.45%. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1291 out of 2812 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 OCF Margin % compare to SABR and HQ?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1291 out of 2812 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Cognyte Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

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

The median OCF Margin % among Software companies is 6.75, based on 2,812 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?

A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current OCF Margin % is -4.45%. 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 OCF Margin % is -4.45%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?

OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current OCF Margin % is -4.45% 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:

OCF Margin %: -4.45%
GF Value™: $9.42 vs. price of $7.98 (15.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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Cognyte Software Business Description

Industry Technology Software

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Website https://www.cognyte.com

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