COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:COZ - US1924461023 - Common Stock
62.87 EUR
-0.34 (-0.54%)
COZ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. COZ has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. COZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes COZ very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
COZ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year COZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
COZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years COZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of COZ (12.08%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of COZ (15.93%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.18%, COZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COZ is significantly below the industry average of 21.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.08% | ||
| ROE | 15.93% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% |
ROA(3y)11.85%
ROA(5y)11.15%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)16.18%
ROIC(3y)14.72%
ROIC(5y)14.56%
1.3 Margins
COZ's Profit Margin of 11.89% is amongst the best of the industry. COZ outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
COZ's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
COZ's Operating Margin of 15.52% is amongst the best of the industry. COZ outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COZ has remained more or less at the same level.
COZ has a worse Gross Margin (34.18%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
COZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.89% | ||
| GM | 34.18% |
OM growth 3Y-0.1%
OM growth 5Y-0.74%
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y0.67%
GM growth 3Y-2.71%
GM growth 5Y-1.29%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
COZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, COZ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, COZ has less shares outstanding
COZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
COZ has an Altman-Z score of 7.22. This indicates that COZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.22, COZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COZ is 0.26, which is an excellent value as it means it would take COZ, only 0.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COZ (0.26) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
COZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
COZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. COZ outperforms 95.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
COZ has a Current Ratio of 2.41. This indicates that COZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of COZ (2.41) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
COZ has a Quick Ratio of 2.41. This indicates that COZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
COZ has a better Quick ratio (2.41) than 95.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
COZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.90%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, COZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.50% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.9%
EPS 3Y4.86%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%11.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y2.17%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
COZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.77%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year6.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13, the valuation of COZ can be described as correct.
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of COZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say COZ is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.88, COZ is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, COZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.55), we can say COZ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of COZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
COZ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
COZ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of COZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)4.04
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%, COZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.86, COZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, COZ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of COZ grows each year by 8.46%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
COZ pays out 24.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of COZ is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
FRA:COZ (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62.87
-0.34 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.71B
Revenue(TTM)19.74B
Net Income(TTM)2.44B
Analysts71.88
Price Target74.08 (17.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.46%
DP24.92%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.25%
Min EPS beat(2)0.64%
Max EPS beat(2)1.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.77%
Min EPS beat(4)0.64%
Max EPS beat(4)6.84%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.16%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.54%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.63%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.83 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | 5.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)4.45
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)4.04
FCFY6.43%
OCF(TTM)4.55
OCFY7.23%
SpS36.3
BVpS27.09
TBVpS11.78
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)4.04
Graham Number52.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.08% | ||
| ROE | 15.93% | ||
| ROCE | 18.69% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.79% | ||
| OM | 15.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.89% | ||
| GM | 34.18% | ||
| FCFM | 11.14% |
ROA(3y)11.85%
ROA(5y)11.15%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)16.18%
ROIC(3y)14.72%
ROIC(5y)14.56%
ROICexc(3y)17.57%
ROICexc(5y)17.67%
ROICexgc(3y)42.32%
ROICexgc(5y)42.39%
ROCE(3y)19.4%
ROCE(5y)19.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.72%
OM growth 3Y-0.1%
OM growth 5Y-0.74%
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y0.67%
GM growth 3Y-2.71%
GM growth 5Y-1.29%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.22 |
F-Score6
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)56.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.75%
Profit Quality(3y)91.3%
Profit Quality(5y)117.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.9%
EPS 3Y4.86%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%11.2%
EPS Next Y10.77%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y2.17%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.36%
Revenue Next Year6.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
EBIT growth 1Y6.79%
EBIT growth 3Y2.07%
EBIT growth 5Y2.53%
EBIT Next Year28.81%
EBIT Next 3Y13.14%
EBIT Next 5Y9.54%
FCF growth 1Y5.45%
FCF growth 3Y-6.23%
FCF growth 5Y-2.81%
OCF growth 1Y2.64%
OCF growth 3Y-5.22%
OCF growth 5Y-3.2%
COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A / COZ.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to COZ.DE.
What is the valuation status of COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) stock?
COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) is 14.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.32.
How sustainable is the dividend of COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (COZ.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.92%.