Cognizant Technology Solutions Cash Flow From Operations

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Cognizant Technology's Cash Flow From Operations page includes the metric definition, calculation formula, and current value. The calculation uses inputs from the most recent financial disclosure. Operating Cash Flow reveals the quality of a company's reported earnings and is calculated by deducting company's income taxes from earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation (EBITDA). In other words, Operating Cash Flow refers to the amount of cash a firm generates from the sales or products or from rendering services. Operating Cash Flow typically excludes costs associated with long-term investments or investment in marketable securities and is usually used by investors or analysts to check on the quality of a company's earnings.

Operating Cash Flow

EBITDA

-

Taxes

2.88 B

Operating Cash Flow shows the difference between reported income and actual cash flows of the company. If a firm does not have enough cash or cash equivalents to cover its current liabilities, then both investors and management should be concerned about the company having enough liquid resources to meet current and long-term debt obligations. This Cash Flow From Operations figure for Cognizant Technology is based on recent reported data. All data reflects publicly available financial reports.

Cognizant Technology's Operating Cash Flow reveals the quality of a company's reported earnings and is calculated by deducting company's income taxes from earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation (EBITDA). In other words, Operating Cash Flow refers to the amount of cash a firm generates from the sales or products or from rendering services. Operating Cash Flow typically excludes costs associated with long-term investments or investment in marketable securities and is usually used by investors or analysts to check on the quality of a company's earnings.

Operating Cash Flow

EBITDA

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Taxes

Current Cognizant Technology Cash Flow From Operations

2.88 B

For investors studying Cognizant Technology, Cash Flow From Operations gives a clear data point within a larger valuation view. If the intrinsic value estimate exceeds the market price, Cognizant Technology Solutions may be trading below its model-implied intrinsic value estimate on a core basis. Trading below the model-implied intrinsic value estimate does not ensure a price rise - it indicates core data supports a higher estimate. Cognizant Technology currently trades at a P/E of 13.57, which provides additional valuation context.

Cash Flow From Operations Driver Correlations

The correlation data quantifies how Cash Flow From Operations at Cognizant Technology relates to other financial line items. These relationships describe association across reporting periods, not causation.

Competition

Total Cash From Operating Activities Over Time

Cognizant Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

-152 Million

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income stood at -160 Million as of December 31, 2025.

Fundamental Drivers Relationships

Cash Flow From Operations Peer Comparison

Comparing Cognizant Technology's Cash Flow From Operations to that of its competitors is a reliable method for assessing relative value. Comparing Cognizant Technology's Cash Flow From Operations to peer stocks determines whether it trades at a premium or discount.

Cognizant Technology is currently under evaluation for cash flow from operations among direct rivals.

Important Fundamentals

	Return On Equity	0.15
	Return On Asset	0.1
	Profit Margin	0.11
	Operating Margin	0.16
	Current Valuation	25.59 B
	Shares Outstanding	478.25 M
	Shares Owned By Insiders	0.11 %
	Shares Owned By Institutions	99.89 %
	Number Of Shares Shorted	35.73 M
	Price To Earnings	13.57 X
	Price To Book	1.76 X
	Price To Sales	1.25 X
	Revenue	21.11 B
	Gross Profit	7.12 B
	EBITDA	4.17 B
	Net Income	2.23 B
	Cash And Equivalents	2.73 B
	Cash Per Share	5.31 X
	Total Debt	1.57 B
	Debt To Equity	0.13 %
	Current Ratio	2.27 X
	Book Value Per Share	31.35 X
	Cash Flow From Operations	2.88 B
	Short Ratio	6.56 X
	Earnings Per Share	4.56 X
	Price To Earnings To Growth	0.90 X
	Target Price	82.06
	Number Of Employees	351.6 K
	Trailing Beta	0.98
	Market Capitalization	26.36 B
	Total Asset	20.69 B
	Retained Earnings	15.16 B
	Working Capital	4.16 B
	Current Asset	7.91 B
	Current Liabilities	2.71 B
	Annual Yield	0.02 %
	Five Year Return	1.20 %
	Net Asset	20.69 B
	Last Dividend Paid	1.26

Financial Metrics, Fundamentals & Methodology

A closer look at Cognizant Technology shows how capital structure and profitability shape financial flexibility. Asset turnover ratios help show how efficiently Cognizant Technology is using its capital base. Cognizant Technology financial statements report revenue of 21.11 B, positive EPS of 4.56, operating margin of 16.0%, current ratio of 2.27 as of the latest reporting period.

Cognizant Technology Solutions values are built from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds, with reporting definitions aligned before display. Analyst inputs may be included when coverage is available. Reported income, balance-sheet, and cash-flow fields adhere to GAAP or IFRS presentation rules.

Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Rifka Kats, Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board

	Price To Sales Ratio	Dividend Yield	Ptb Ratio	Days Sales Outstanding	Book Value Per Share	Free Cash Flow Yield	Capex To Depreciation	Pb Ratio	Ev To Sales
Price To Sales Ratio		-0.78	0.96	0.46	-0.9	-0.75	0.68	0.96	1.0
Dividend Yield	-0.78		-0.63	-0.41	0.74	0.74	-0.6	-0.63	-0.81
Ptb Ratio	0.96	-0.63		0.33	-0.86	-0.64	0.67	1.0	0.94
Days Sales Outstanding	0.46	-0.41	0.33		-0.55	-0.65	0.4	0.33	0.48
Book Value Per Share	-0.9	0.74	-0.86	-0.55		0.75	-0.84	-0.86	-0.89
Free Cash Flow Yield	-0.75	0.74	-0.64	-0.65	0.75		-0.72	-0.64	-0.74
Capex To Depreciation	0.68	-0.6	0.67	0.4	-0.84	-0.72		0.67	0.65
Pb Ratio	0.96	-0.63	1.0	0.33	-0.86	-0.64	0.67		0.94
Ev To Sales	1.0	-0.81	0.94	0.48	-0.89	-0.74	0.65	0.94