CTSH

HOLD

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Technology · Rank #13 · Analyzed Apr 20, 2026

$61.30

Current Price

$184.59

Intrinsic Value

0.0%

Upside/Downside

10/10

Score

4/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus1/3 methods agree

Quality Score4/5.0

Framework RatingHOLD

Price vs Intrinsic ValueOvervalued by 0.0%

Fair Value Range

Low$25.12

Base (IV)$184.59

High$286.69

Entry Points

Conservative$25.12

Moderate$104.85

Aggressive$184.59

⚠️ Warnings

Upside capped: raw 368% exceeds 200% — valuation unreliable

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity15.2% → 1.0/1.0

Debt LevelD/E 8 → 1.0/1.0

Revenue QualityGrowth 8.1%, margin Δ-1.5% +recovery → 1.0/1.0

Moat Strength2.5/5 → 0.5/1.0

Profit Margins10.6% → 0.5/1.0

Methodology

This analysis uses a unified valuation framework combining three methods — Discounted Cash Flow (3-scenario), Earnings Power Value, and Asset Valuation — with a quality scoring overlay. A stock needs 2/3 valuation methods to agree and a quality score ≥ 3.5/5 for a BUY rating.

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