COGNIZANT TECH SO-A
COGNIZANT TECH SO-A operates in Diversified Metals & Mining.
COGNIZANT TECH SO-A (COZ) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2024: €14.45 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, COGNIZANT TECH SO-A (COZ) has net assets worth €14.45 Billion EUR as of September 2024.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€20.16 Billion) and total liabilities (€5.71 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €14.45 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 71.67% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.04% |
| 5-Year Change | 20.01% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 4.96 |
COGNIZANT TECH SO-A - Net Assets Trend (2016–2023)
This chart illustrates how COGNIZANT TECH SO-A's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for COGNIZANT TECH SO-A (2016–2023)
The table below shows the annual net assets of COGNIZANT TECH SO-A from 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-31 | €13.23 Billion | +7.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | €12.31 Billion | +2.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | €11.99 Billion | +10.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | €10.84 Billion | -1.69% |
| 2019-12-31 | €11.02 Billion | -3.52% |
| 2018-12-31 | €11.42 Billion | +7.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | €10.67 Billion | -0.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | €10.73 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to COGNIZANT TECH SO-A's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 26.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2023)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €13.30 Billion | 100.56% |
| Total Equity | €13.23 Billion | 100.00% |
COGNIZANT TECH SO-A Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of COGNIZANT TECH SO-A ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
EuroSite Power Inc
PINK:EUSP
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$733.07K |
|
Tombador Iron Ltd
AU:TI1
|
$733.07K |
|
UZIN UTZ - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:UZU
|
$733.21K |
|
J. & B. Ladenis Bros S.A. - Minerva - Knitwear Manufacturing Company
AT:MIN
|
$733.82K |
|
Altech Advanced Materials AG
XETRA:AMA
|
$732.94K |
|
Acutus Medical Inc
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|
$732.88K |
|
Gabather AB (publ)
ST:GABA
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$732.74K |
|
Sab Zenzele Kabili Holdings
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$732.71K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in COGNIZANT TECH SO-A's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2022 to 2023, total equity changed from 12,309,000,000 to 13,227,000,000, a change of 918,000,000 (7.5%).
- Net income of 2,126,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 591,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,064,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 447,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2022 to 2023)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €2.13 Billion | +16.07% |
| Dividends Paid | €591.00 Million | -4.47% |
| Share Repurchases | €1.06 Billion | -8.04% |
| Other Changes | €447.00 Million | +3.38% |
| Total Change | €- | 7.46% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares COGNIZANT TECH SO-A's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.70x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 3.96x to 2.70x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €18.14 | €71.82 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €19.80 | €71.82 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €20.11 | €71.82 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €20.45 | €71.82 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €22.84 | €71.82 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €24.18 | €71.82 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €26.56 | €71.82 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently COGNIZANT TECH SO-A utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 16.07%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.99%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.05x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.40x
- Recent ROE (16.07%) is below the historical average (16.13%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14.48% | 11.51% | 0.95x | 1.33x | €480.20 Million |
| 2017 | 14.10% | 10.16% | 0.97x | 1.43x | €437.10 Million |
| 2018 | 18.39% | 13.03% | 1.01x | 1.39x | €958.60 Million |
| 2019 | 16.71% | 10.98% | 1.04x | 1.47x | €739.80 Million |
| 2020 | 12.85% | 8.36% | 0.98x | 1.56x | €308.40 Million |
| 2021 | 17.82% | 11.55% | 1.04x | 1.49x | €937.90 Million |
| 2022 | 18.60% | 11.79% | 1.09x | 1.45x | €1.06 Billion |
| 2023 | 16.07% | 10.99% | 1.05x | 1.40x | €803.30 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares COGNIZANT TECH SO-A's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other
- Average net assets among peers: $114,212,818,724
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.08%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECH SO-A (COZ) | €14.45 Billion | 14.48% | 0.40x | $733.01K |
| HORIBA (01H) | $204.49 Billion | 10.42% | 0.82x | $989.01K |
| Tokyu Corporation (01T) | $779.37 Billion | 3.34% | 2.35x | $99.73K |
| GUANGZHOU AUTO -H- (02G) | $122.28 Billion | 6.59% | 0.55x | $4.05K |
| MOSAIC (02M) | $10.60 Billion | 4.43% | 0.90x | $280.83K |
| MOSAIC (02M.SG) (02M) | $9.56 Billion | 10.46% | 0.82x | $247.21K |
| CHINA JO-JO DRGSTRS (04CN.SG) (04CN) | $16.67 Million | -126.83% | 4.46x | $1.55 Million |
| KRAKATAU STEEL -B- (07K) | $552.59 Million | 3.52% | 4.72x | $166.99 |
| CN MODERN DAIRY (07M) | $7.12 Billion | -10.42% | 1.50x | $1.68K |
| TOURMALINE OIL (08T) | $7.22 Billion | 4.81% | 0.41x | $381.02K |
| ASIA CASSAVA RESOUR (0ACS) | $913.15 Million | 2.86% | 1.55x | $325.03 |