CGNT (Cognyte Software) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.08 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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CGNT Cognyte Software Ltd CGNT
72 GF Score
Price $9.18
GF Value $9.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cognyte Software 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Cognyte Software CGNT -1.92% 72 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CGNT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-14), Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.08.

Cognyte Software  (NAS:CGNT) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

Cognyte Software 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

CGNT vs HQ, RPD, SABR: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Cognyte Software 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.08 mean?
Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Cognyte Software and its competitors.
Is Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Cognyte Software's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.08. Overall, Cognyte Software has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to HQ and RPD?
Cognyte Software's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.08 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Software company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Software industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Cognyte Software and its competitors. Cognyte Software's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.08. 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 $9.57, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.08. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 14, 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 $9.18 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.57. GuruFocus considers Cognyte Software to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CGNT:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.08
  • GF Value™: $9.57 vs. price of $9.18 (4.1% 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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