Top line accelerating.
+7.0% YoY versus +2.0% prior. 3y CAGR +2.8%.
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Technology · Market Cap: $24.7B
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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2 of 3 legendary models say HOLD CTSH — but Joel Greenblatt disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for CTSH?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Concerns — Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's 14.8% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's 14.8% ROE and 0.38 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: CTSH is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 1 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a C sector grade (56/100) in Technology. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+7.0% YoY versus +2.0% prior. 3y CAGR +2.8%.
+7.0%Net margin 10.6% versus 11.3% prior (−0.8pp). Operating 16.7%.
10.6%P/E 11.6x — 27% below the 5y median of 15.8x. Forward 7.6x hints at EPS expansion next year.
11.6xThe Question
How does CTSH compare?
0 of 3 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
CTSH's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
CTSH is in the Technology sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 3 legendary investor models rate CTSH a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $58. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
CTSH trades at 13.7x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
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Sign in to see the rankingCTSH sits at #48 in Technology with a C grade (56/100).