Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

Cognyte Software Ltd. is a technology company that develops and provides software solutions for investigations and intelligence gathering, serving government agencies, law enforcement, and enterprises worldwide. The company operates globally with offices and operations across multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, CGNT is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.

CGNT currently ranks #7 of 199 Technology stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $9.17
Sector: Technology
12-month range: $7.51–$12.24

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Leverage: Low
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The lower-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for CGNT

Our model validated 6 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CGNT, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $7.51–$12.24.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 40.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent CGNT news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CGNT is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Cognyte Software (CGNT) Signs $5 Million Agreement with an APAC-based National Security Agency (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-07-08)
TickrTrends take: Cognyte Software's new $5 million agreement with an APAC-based national security agency represents a significant contract win in a geographically important market for government and defense technology providers. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that CGNT is undervalued, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether this contract translates into improved revenue recognition and margin expansion in upcoming quarters. The deal's impact on future guidance and backlog will be key indicators for determining whether the current undervalued designation remains appropriate or if the market reprices the stock as earnings visibility improves.
Cognyte Software: The Cash Flow Story Still Needs Proof (NASDAQ:CGNT) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-06-04)
TickrTrends take: Cognyte Software is currently assessed as undervalued by TickrTrends within the Technology sector, yet the company faces scrutiny around whether its cash flow generation can substantiate that valuation discount. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the key question is whether CGNT can demonstrate consistent cash conversion that justifies a lower valuation multiple relative to peers. The market's confidence in the company's ability to translate operations into actual cash will likely determine whether the undervalued designation proves prescient or if further repricing is warranted.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is CGNT stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), CGNT is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is CGNT's TickrTrends verdict?

CGNT's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does CGNT compare to other Technology stocks?

CGNT ranks #7 of 199 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is CGNT overbought or oversold?

CGNT's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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