CGNT (Cognyte Software) Total Payout Ratio: 8.39 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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CGNT Cognyte Software Ltd CGNT
72 GF Score
Price $9.24
GF Value $9.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cognyte Software Total Payout Ratio?

Cognyte Software CGNT +1.09% 72 Total Payout Ratio is 8.39 as of Aug. 13, 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.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Cognyte Software's current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39.


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Cognyte Software Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's Total Payout 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.

Cognyte Software Total Payout Ratio Chart

Cognyte Software Annual Data
Trend Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.41 0.00 0.00 -0.73 4.65

Cognyte Software Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 63.04 2.11 -0.38 1.07 -4.12

CGNT vs HQ, RPD, SABR: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cognyte Software Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Cognyte Software's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-21.436 + 0 + 0) / 4.613
=4.65

Cognyte Software's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-8.241 + 0 + 0) / -2.001
=-4.12

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 8.39 mean?
Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a Total Payout Ratio of 8.39 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors.
Is Cognyte Software's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Cognyte Software's current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to HQ and RPD?
Cognyte Software's Total Payout Ratio of 8.39 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Software company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Software industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. Cognyte Software's current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39. 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 $9.24 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current Total Payout Ratio is 8.39 as of Aug. 13, 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 $9.24 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.57. GuruFocus considers Cognyte Software to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CGNT:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 8.39
  • GF Value™: $9.57 vs. price of $9.24 (3.4% 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.
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