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Cognizant Technology SolutionsCTSH -3.61%88 Shiller PE Ratio is 13.97 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 24.84. GuruFocus rates CTSH with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,019 Software companies, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks better than 76.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cognizant Technology Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CTSH'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.24 Med: 24.84 Max: 44.35
Current: 13.96
During the past years, Cognizant Technology Solutions's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 44.35. The lowest was 9.24. And the median was 24.84.
CTSH's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 76.84% of 1019
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 27.55
vs CTSH: 13.96
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Cognizant Technology Solutions's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.360. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $4.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NAS:CTSH) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Cognizant Technology Solutions Shiller PE Ratio Historical 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.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Shiller PE Ratio Chart
CTSH vs FISV, FIS, BR: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Shiller PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognizant Technology Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 13.97 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 24.84. Over the past decade, Cognizant Technology Solutions' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 9.24 to 44.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #236 out of 1019 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' current Shiller PE Ratio of 13.97 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.24 to a high of 44.35. The Software industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 27.55. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 13.97 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #236 out of 1019 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognizant Technology Solutions' Shiller PE Ratio compare to FISV and FIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #236 out of 1019 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Cognizant Technology Solutions in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 27.55. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 13.97 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cognizant Technology Solutions' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 9.24 to 44.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.84 vs. the industry median of 27.55, Cognizant Technology Solutions 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Software company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Software companies is 27.55, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Shiller PE Ratio of 13.97 is 49.3% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 27.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.97, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 24.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.89, compared to a current price of $62.31 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.97, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.84 and 49.3% below the Software industry median of 27.55. Cognizant Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.97 as of Sep. 05, 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $62.31 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.89.
GuruFocus considers Cognizant Technology Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTSH:
Shiller PE Ratio: 13.97 (44% below median its 10-year median of 24.84)
GF Value™: $85.89 vs. price of $62.31 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% below the Software median (#236 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cognizant Technology Solutions is a multinational IT services provider that offers a range of consulting and business process outsourcing services. Originally founded in India, the company is headquartered in the US and serves enterprise customers spanning the financial services, healthcare, and resources industries. With most of its workforce located in India, Cognizant leverages a global delivery model that helps clients outsource their IT needs to offshore labor.
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