CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions stock stands at 16.91 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.52 and the stock price of $76.45 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same compared to the last four quarters average.
CTSH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Cognizant Technology Solutions has been 20.83. The current 16.91 price-to-earnings ratio is 19% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CTSH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2018 quarter at 32.07, with a price of $80.5 and an EPS of $2.51. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 12.76, with a price of $57.44 and an EPS of $4.5.
Cognizant Technology Solutions PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 69.03% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -40.78% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.01 | -5.18% | $76.9 | $4.52 |
| 2023 | 17.94 | 38.64% | $75.53 | $4.21 |
| 2022 | 12.94 | -40.78% | $57.19 | $4.42 |
| 2021 | 21.85 | -31.2% | $88.72 | $4.06 |
| 2020 | 31.76 | 69.03% | $81.95 | $2.58 |
| 2019 | 18.79 | 6.88% | $62.02 | $3.3 |
| 2018 | 17.58 | -37.12% | $63.48 | $3.61 |
| 2017 | 27.96 | 27.73% | $71.02 | $2.54 |
| 2016 | 21.89 | -2.62% | $56.03 | $2.56 |
| 2015 | 22.48 | 1.17% | $60.02 | $2.67 |
| 2014 | 22.22 | -10.66% | $52.66 | $2.37 |
| 2013 | 24.87 | 17.15% | $50.49 | $2.03 |
| 2012 | 21.23 | -3.59% | $36.94 | $1.74 |
| 2011 | 22.02 | -26.7% | $32.16 | $1.46 |
| 2010 | 30.04 | 20.59% | $36.65 | $1.22 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 17.01 | -0.41% | $76.9 | $4.52 |
| Sep 2024 | 17.08 | 10.26% | $77.18 | $4.52 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.49 | -11.89% | $68 | $4.39 |
| Mar 2024 | 17.58 | -2.01% | $73.29 | $4.17 |
| Dec 2023 | 17.94 | 9.12% | $75.53 | $4.21 |
| Sep 2023 | 16.44 | 8.3% | $67.74 | $4.12 |
| Jun 2023 | 15.18 | 11.86% | $65.28 | $4.3 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.57 | 4.87% | $60.93 | $4.49 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.94 | 1.41% | $57.19 | $4.42 |
| Sep 2022 | 12.76 | -18.31% | $57.44 | $4.5 |
| Jun 2022 | 15.62 | -27.18% | $67.49 | $4.32 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.45 | -1.83% | $89.67 | $4.18 |
| Dec 2021 | 21.85 | 4.8% | $88.72 | $4.06 |
| Sep 2021 | 20.85 | -4.88% | $74.21 | $3.56 |
| Jun 2021 | 21.92 | -19.74% | $69.26 | $3.16 |
CTSH average PE ratio chart
CTSH's current PE ratio is higher than the 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
CTSH PE vs peers
CTSH's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks IBM and ACN, but it is above HPQ's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 9.93 | $26.2B |
| CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp | 16.91 | $37.81B |
| ACN Accenture plc | 25.6 | $212.82B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 38.28 | $232.13B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CTSH stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 16.91.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)?
As an average over the last 3 years, CTSH stock has a PE ratio of 15.6.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)?
As an average over the last 5 years, CTSH stock has a PE ratio of 19.03.
What is the highest PE ratio for CTSH?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 32.07 and it was in the Mar 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CTSH compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of CTSH is 19% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is CTSH's PE ratio calculated (Cognizant Technology Solutions PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Cognizant Technology Solutions's share price is $76.45. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $4.52. Therefore, Cognizant Technology Solutions's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.91. PE RATIO(16.91) = STOCK PRICE($76.45) / TTM EPS($4.52)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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