Company / FCF Margin
Cognizant FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
12.3%
FY2025
5-year range
9.3% / 12.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+32.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#158 of 280
Information Technology
What the data says
At 12.3%, Cognizant's fcf margin ranks #158 of 280 in the Information Technology sector. FCF Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 4 years of decline, reaching 12.3%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.1%.
Improved from 10.4% to 12.3% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#158 of 280 in Information TechnologyTop 56% of 280This company 12.3% Sector average -113.7%
▼
+110.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 32.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 126.0pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.40 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.3% | +32.7% |
| FY2024 | 9.3% | -11.0% |
| FY2023 | 10.4% | -9.6% |
| FY2022 | 11.5% | -3.8% |
| FY2021 | 12.0% | -31.3% |
| FY2020 | 17.4% | +38.8% |
| FY2019 | 12.6% | -8.7% |
| FY2018 | 13.7% | -4.1% |
| FY2017 | 14.3% | +43.7% |
| FY2016 | 10.0% | -35.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026