CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions stock stands at 17.53 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.52 and the stock price of $79.23 per share. An increase of 3% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 17.0 of the past four quarters.
CTSH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Cognizant Technology Solutions has been 21.09. The current 17.53 price-to-earnings ratio is 17% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.94 | 38.64% |
| 2022 | 12.94 | -40.78% |
| 2021 | 21.85 | -31.2% |
| 2020 | 31.76 | 69.03% |
| 2019 | 18.79 | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 17.58 | -37.12% |
| 2017 | 27.96 | 27.73% |
| 2016 | 21.89 | -2.62% |
| 2015 | 22.48 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 22.22 | -10.66% |
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 ACN and IBM, but it is above HPQ's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 11.64 | $30.89B |
| CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp | 17.53 | $39.28B |
| ACN Accenture plc | 30.38 | $247.37B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.95 | $206.53B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CTSH stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 17.53.
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 16.49.
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 18.89.
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 17% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Cognizant Technology Solutions's share price is $79.23. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.52. Therefore, Cognizant Technology Solutions's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.53. PE RATIO(17.53) = STOCK PRICE($79.23) / TTM EPS($4.52)
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