CGNT (Cognyte Software) ROCE %: 3.58% (As of Apr. 2026)


CGNT Cognyte Software Ltd CGNT
72 GF Score
Price $7.98
GF Value $9.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cognyte Software ROCE %?

Cognyte Software CGNT -2.27% 72 ROCE % is 3.58% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Cognyte Software's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.58%.

Cognyte Software  (NAS:CGNT) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Cognyte Software ROCE % Related Terms

Cognyte Software ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's ROCE % 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.

Cognyte Software ROCE % Chart

Cognyte Software Annual Data
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ROCE %
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Cognyte Software Quarterly Data
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Cognyte Software ROCE % Calculation

Cognyte Software's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=11.536/( ( (497.82 - 219.361) + (521.066 - 224.043) )/ 2 )
=11.536/( (278.459+297.023)/ 2 )
=11.536/287.741
=4.01 %

Cognyte Software's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=10.5/( ( (521.066 - 224.043) + (523.708 - 233.994) )/ 2 )
=10.5/( ( 297.023 + 289.714 )/ 2 )
=10.5/293.3685
=3.58 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 3.58% mean?
Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a ROCE % of 3.58% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Cognyte Software's ROCE % too high?
Cognyte Software's current ROCE % is 3.58%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.28. Cognyte Software's value of 3.58% is 32.2% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to SABR and HQ?
Cognyte Software's ROCE % of 3.58% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.28. Cognyte Software's value of 3.58% is 32.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.28, based on 2,711 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognyte Software's current ROCE % of 3.58% is 32.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current ROCE % is 3.58%. 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 ROCE % is 3.58% and 32.2% below the Software industry median of 5.28. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current ROCE % is 3.58% 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:

  • ROCE %: 3.58%
  • GF Value™: $9.42 vs. price of $7.98 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% below the Software median

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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