Cognyte SoftwareCGNT -3.51%71 PS Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates CGNT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,781 Software companies, Cognyte Software ranks better than 57.32% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Cognyte Software's share price is $8.80.
Cognyte Software's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.61. Hence, Cognyte Software's PS Ratio for today is 1.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cognyte Software's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CGNT'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 1.59 Max: 6.18
Current: 1.57
During the past 8 years, Cognyte Software's highest PS Ratio was 6.18. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.59.
CGNT's PS Ratio is ranked better than 57.32% of 2781
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs CGNT: 1.57
Cognyte Software Ltd revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Cognyte Software was 11.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
During the past 8 years, Cognyte Software's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. The lowest was -12.90% per year. And the median was -11.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Cognyte Software (NAS:CGNT) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Cognyte Software PS Ratio Related Terms
Cognyte Software PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Cognyte Software's Share Price of today is $8.80. Cognyte Software's Revenue 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 $5.61.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a PS Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Cognyte Software's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 6.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1187 out of 2781 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Cognyte Software's PS Ratio too high?
Cognyte Software's current PS Ratio of 1.57 is near median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 6.18. The Software industry median PS Ratio is 2.01. Cognyte Software's value of 1.57 is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1187 out of 2781 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to PRTH and NUAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #1187 out of 2781 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Cognyte Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.01. Cognyte Software's value of 1.57 is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cognyte Software's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 6.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Cognyte Software has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median PS Ratio among Software companies is 2.01, based on 2,781 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognyte Software's current PS Ratio of 1.57 is 21.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current PS Ratio is 1.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.59. 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 PS Ratio is 1.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 21.9% below the Software industry median of 2.01. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current PS Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 12, 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:
PS Ratio: 1.57 (near median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: $9.48 vs. price of $8.80 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% below the Software median (#1187 of 2781)
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