CTSH

BUY

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Technology · Rank #4 · Analyzed Jul 13, 2026

$42.57

Current Price

$66.86

Intrinsic Value

+57.1%

Upside/Downside

9.9/10

Score

3/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus2/3 methods agree

Quality Score3/5.0

Framework RatingBUY

Price vs Intrinsic ValueUndervalued by 57.1%

Fair Value Range

Low$10.98

Base (IV)$66.86

High$71.35

Entry Points

Conservative$7.69

Moderate$10.98

Aggressive$46.80

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity14.9% → 0.5/1.0

Debt LevelD/E 7 → 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 Margins10.4% → 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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