How does Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) trades at a PE of 18.2 versus a Information Technology Services Industry median of 18.9 (802 companies), putting it below the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/CTSH.

CTSH PE Benchmarks

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation • Technology

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

18.2

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

12.3

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

319 with PE data

Sector Median PE

77.7

319 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Technology

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

319

Median PE

77.7

PE Range

0.0 - 198.9

Forward PE Median

24.0

Technology Sector

5096 companies • sector

Below Median(35th %ile)

Current PE:18.2

Forward PE:12.3

Median PE:25.3

Average PE:40.2

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:199.4

25th-75th %ile:13.2 - 51.8

Min: 0.1Max: 199.4

Current: 18.2

Information Technology Services Industry

802 companies • industry

Below Median(48th %ile)

Current PE:18.2

Forward PE:12.3

Median PE:18.9

Average PE:31.9

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:199.4

25th-75th %ile:11.4 - 36.4

Min: 0.1Max: 199.4

Current: 18.2

Peer Companies

8 companies • peers

Below Median(36th %ile)

Current PE:18.2

Forward PE:12.3

Median PE:21.5

Average PE:24.6

Min PE:0.2

Max PE:48.3

25th-75th %ile:15.8 - 37.2

Min: 0.2Max: 48.3

Current: 18.2

Peer Companies

(8 companies)

INFY

CDW

WIT

ADSK

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 9:50:53 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

CTSH PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Technology

Technology Sector

Information Technology Services Industry

Peer Companies

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