CTSH

HOLD

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Technology · Rank #47 · Analyzed Oct 18, 2026

$66.03

Current Price

$67.87

Intrinsic Value

+2.8%

Upside/Downside

5.1/10

Score

3/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus1/3 methods agree

Quality Score3/5.0

Framework RatingHOLD

Price vs Intrinsic ValueUndervalued by 2.8%

Fair Value Range

Low$11.53

Base (IV)$67.87

High$72.93

Entry Points

Conservative$8.07

Moderate$11.53

Aggressive$47.51

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity14.9% → 0.5/1.0

Debt LevelD/E 14 → 1.0/1.0

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

Moat Strength2.0/5 → 0/1.0

Profit Margins10.3% → 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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