8.31 USD
+0.05 (+0.61%)
8.31 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, CGNT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CGNT was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. While CGNT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CGNT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CGNT had positive earnings in the past year.
CGNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CGNT reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years CGNT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CGNT has a Return On Assets (-0.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of CGNT (-2.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CGNT has a better Return On Invested Capital (0.95%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.92% | ||
| ROE | -2.22% | ||
| ROIC | 0.95% |
ROA(3y)-10.49%
ROA(5y)-6.29%
ROE(3y)-24.24%
ROE(5y)-14.49%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of CGNT (0.91%) is better than 60.36% of its industry peers.
CGNT's Gross Margin of 70.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CGNT outperforms 56.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CGNT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.86% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.77%
GM growth 5Y1.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CGNT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CGNT has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CGNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CGNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CGNT has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is a bad value and indicates that CGNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CGNT has a Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CGNT outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
CGNT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that CGNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CGNT (1.34) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CGNT has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that CGNT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.26, CGNT is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 66.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CGNT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -56.72% on average per year.
CGNT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.04%.
Measured over the past years, CGNT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)66.67%
EPS 3Y-56.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.17%
Sales Q2Q%15.52%
3.2 Future
CGNT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 116.87% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CGNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y245.66%
EPS Next 2Y141.24%
EPS Next 3Y116.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.48%
Revenue Next 2Y12.38%
Revenue Next 3Y12.7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.46%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.55 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CGNT.
CGNT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CGNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say CGNT is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.80, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CGNT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGNT is valued a bit cheaper than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. CGNT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CGNT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CGNT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CGNT's earnings are expected to grow with 116.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y141.24%
EPS Next 3Y116.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CGNT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
8.31
+0.05 (+0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.01%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners4.61%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap606.38M
Revenue(TTM)376.57M
Net Income(TTM)-4.51M
Analysts78
Price Target12.24 (47.29%)
Short Float %0.48%
Short Ratio1.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)726.33%
Min EPS beat(2)180.11%
Max EPS beat(2)1272.55%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)451.11%
Min EPS beat(4)157.67%
Max EPS beat(4)1272.55%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)677.79%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)456.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)299.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.21%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.48%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.06%
PT rev (1m)20%
PT rev (3m)20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-76.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.99 | ||
| P/B | 2.99 | ||
| P/tB | 8.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)0.36
OCFY4.35%
SpS5.16
BVpS2.78
TBVpS0.97
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.92% | ||
| ROE | -2.22% | ||
| ROCE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 0.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.89% | ||
| OM | 0.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 70.86% | ||
| FCFM | 2.85% |
ROA(3y)-10.49%
ROA(5y)-6.29%
ROE(3y)-24.24%
ROE(5y)-14.49%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.77%
GM growth 5Y1.89%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 127.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 167.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score7
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)75.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)66.67%
EPS 3Y-56.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60%
EPS Next Y245.66%
EPS Next 2Y141.24%
EPS Next 3Y116.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.17%
Sales Q2Q%15.52%
Revenue Next Year13.48%
Revenue Next 2Y12.38%
Revenue Next 3Y12.7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.46%
EBIT growth 1Y138.55%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year303.46%
EBIT Next 3Y75.38%
EBIT Next 5Y60.6%
FCF growth 1Y84.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-6.04%
OCF growth 1Y67.47%
OCF growth 3Y161.04%
OCF growth 5Y-6.98%
COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD / CGNT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CGNT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CGNT.
Can you provide the valuation status for COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD (CGNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD (CGNT) stock?
COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD (CGNT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CGNT stock?
The financial health rating of COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD (CGNT) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of COGNYTE SOFTWARE LTD (CGNT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.