CTSH
Cognizant Technology Solutions
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PEG Ratio
Based on the latest data from Nov 11, 2026, CTSH's PEG ratio sits at 0.43. This metric combines a PE of 11.74 with an earnings growth rate of 27.1%.
CTSH PEG ratio history
Looking at the past ten years, CTSH's PEG ratio has settled around 2.06 on average. At 0.43, today's PEG ratio sits 79% lower than its historical average. Within the past ten years, the Dec 2025 quarter saw the highest PEG reading at 16.51. At 0.33, the Sep 2019 quarter represented the lowest PEG ratio in this timeframe.
Cognizant Technology Solutions PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.51 | 18.16 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 2.3 | 17.01 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | N/A | 17.94 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 1.45 | 12.94 | 8.9% |
| 2021 | 0.38 | 21.85 | 57.4% |
| 2020 | N/A | 31.76 | -21.8% |
| 2019 | N/A | 18.79 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 0.42 | 17.58 | 42.1% |
| 2017 | N/A | 27.96 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | N/A | 21.89 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 1.77 | 22.48 | 12.7% |
| 2014 | 1.33 | 22.22 | 16.7% |
| 2013 | 1.49 | 24.87 | 16.7% |
| 2012 | 1.11 | 21.23 | 19.2% |
| 2011 | 1.12 | 22.02 | 19.7% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 0.39 | 10.46 | 27.1% |
| Jun 2026 | N/A | 8.31 | -5.5% |
| Mar 2026 | N/A | 13.31 | -3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.51 | 18.16 | 1.1% |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | 15.53 | -4.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 1.29 | 15.83 | 12.3% |
| Mar 2025 | 1.14 | 16.07 | 14.1% |
| Dec 2024 | 2.3 | 17.01 | 7.4% |
| Sep 2024 | 1.76 | 17.08 | 9.7% |
| Jun 2024 | 7.38 | 15.49 | 2.1% |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | 17.58 | -7.1% |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | 17.94 | -4.8% |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | 16.44 | -8.4% |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | 15.18 | -0.5% |
| Mar 2023 | 1.83 | 13.57 | 7.4% |
CTSH average PEG ratio chart
CTSH's PEG ratio today comes in under the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PEG comparison
With a PEG of 0.43, CTSH ranks lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 0.56, Cognizant Technology Solutions's PEG is 23% lower.
CTSH EPS growth
CTSH Price vs fair value
CTSH PEG vs peers
CTSH carries a PEG ratio lower than that of peer stocks IBM and ACN.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions's PEG ratio?
Based on Nov 11, 2026 data, CTSH shows a PEG ratio of 0.43.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)?
CTSH shows a 3-year average PEG ratio of 4.4.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)?
CTSH shows a 5-year average PEG ratio of 2.75.
What is the highest PEG ratio for CTSH?
The Dec 2025 quarter marked the ten years high at 16.51 for CTSH's PEG ratio.
How does the current PEG ratio for CTSH compare to its historical average?
CTSH currently has a PEG ratio 79% below its 10-year average.
Why is Cognizant Technology Solutions's PEG ratio so low?
Rapid earnings expansion combined with a modest valuation gives CTSH a PEG ratio of 0.43.
How is CTSH's PEG ratio calculated (Cognizant Technology Solutions PEG ratio formula)?
The PEG ratio derives from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Nov 11, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions carries a PE ratio of 11.74. Earnings grew at 27.1% over the TTM period ending Sep 2026. Applying the formula, this yields a PEG ratio of 0.43. PEG RATIO(0.43) = PE RATIO(11.74) / EPS GROWTH(27.1%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.