Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Gross Margin: 32.06%
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation’s gross margin high or low?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's gross margin of 32.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (33.72%–37.30%).
The gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is 32.06% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 5.79% (34.03%).
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CTSH Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
32.06%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
34.03%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
34.64%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
35.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
36.87%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
38.27%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
39.72%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.44%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.04%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.28%
CTSH Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | — | 32.06% | 34.03% | 34.64% | 35.30% |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) | $24.05B | 83.85% | 82.20% | 82.58% | 82.84% |
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) | $26.02B | 24.77% | 23.44% | 24.88% | 23.30% |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | $26.22B | 88.35% | 87.93% | 87.14% | 86.64% |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK) | $26.44B | 79.74% | 78.57% | 76.28% | 77.97% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | $22.88B | 20.21% | 21.02% | 20.74% | 20.41% |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM) | $27.55B | 77.40% | 76.41% | 75.99% | 74.54% |
| MongoDB, Inc. (MDB) | $28.01B | 71.97% | 72.53% | 73.16% | 72.16% |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) | $28.41B | 58.07% | 60.09% | 58.74% | 55.38% |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) | $20.17B | 76.67% | 77.37% | 77.50% | 77.52% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
32.1%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The gross margin for CTSH stock is 32.06%.
- Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's gross margin high or low?
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's gross margin of 32.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (33.72%–37.30%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The TTM average gross margin for CTSH stock is 34.03%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for CTSH stock is 34.64%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for CTSH stock is 35.30%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for CTSH stock is 36.87%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for CTSH stock is 38.27%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for CTSH stock is 39.72%.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 33.72% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | 34.56% |
| 2022-12-31 | 35.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | 37.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 35.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 36.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | 38.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | 38.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | 39.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | 40.08% |
| 2014-12-31 | 40.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | 40.46% |
| 2012-12-31 | 41.76% |
| 2011-12-31 | 42.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | 42.20% |
| 2009-12-31 | 43.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | 44.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | 43.53% |
| 2006-12-31 | 44.68% |
| 2005-12-31 | 45.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | 45.49% |
| 2003-12-31 | 45.76% |
| 2002-12-31 | 46.44% |
| 2001-12-31 | 48.90% |
| 2000-12-31 | 48.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | 48.03% |
| 1998-12-31 | 45.56% |
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About Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Financial Services, Healthcare, Products and Resources, and Communications, Media and Technology. Within the Financial Services sector, Cognizant provides advanced services such as enhancing customer experiences, implementing robotic process automation (RPA), and leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address needs in areas like digital lending, fraud prevention, and modern payment systems. For its Healthcare clients, the company focuses on navigating industry shifts toward consumer-centric models, outcome-based agreements, and digital health initiatives, striving to deliver an integrated, seamless, and patient-focused omnichannel experience. Furthermore, Cognizant assists in optimizing operations across various functions, including clinical development, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, claims management, enrollment procedures, membership administration, and billing processes. Its clientele in this domain spans healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. In the Products and Resources segment, the company develops solutions tailored for manufacturers, retailers, and entities within the travel and hospitality sectors, alongside those engaged in logistics, energy, and utility services. Within the Communications, Media and Technology division, Cognizant supports businesses in creating digital content, crafting personalized user experiences, and expediting digital engineering efforts. This includes serving information, media, entertainment, communications, and technology enterprises. Established in 1994, the company maintains its primary corporate office in Teaneck, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- CEO
- Ravi Kumar Singisetti