CGNT (Cognyte Software) Research & Development: $124.8 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


CGNT Cognyte Software Ltd CGNT
72 GF Score
Price $7.98
GF Value $9.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cognyte Software Research & Development?

Cognyte Software CGNT -2.27% 72 Research & Development is $124.8 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Cognyte Software's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $31.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $124.8 Mil.

Cognyte Software  (NAS:CGNT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Cognyte Software Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Cognyte Software Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Cognyte Software Quarterly Data
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Cognyte Software Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $124.8 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $124.8 Mil mean?
Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a Research & Development of $124.8 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors.
Is Cognyte Software's Research & Development too high?
Cognyte Software's current Research & Development is $124.8 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to SABR and HQ?
Cognyte Software's Research & Development of $124.8 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 Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. Cognyte Software's current Research & Development is $124.8 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $124.8 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current Research & Development is $124.8 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $124.8 Mil
  • 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

Other Exchanges 81M:Germany
Address 33 Maskit, Herzliya Pituach, Herzliya, ISR, 4673333
Cognyte Software Ltd provides security analytics software that empowers governments and enterprises with Actionable Intelligence. Its interface software is designed to help customers accelerate and improve the effectiveness of investigations and decision-making.
72GF Score

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