Cognex (CGNX) Metrics: History & Chart

Cognex Corporation(CGNX)

Hardware, Equipment & Parts · Natick, MA

$65.59+1.22 (+1.90%)

Delayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT

About Cognex Corporation

Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.

Natick, MA

2,745 employees

www.cognex.com

Technology / Hardware, Equipment & Parts

Sector: Technology
Industry: Hardware, Equipment & Parts
CEO: Matthew Moschner

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Third-Party DCF Estimate (FMP)	$12.31
Price Gap vs Third-Party Estimate	-80.87%

7D Total Return	+9.57%
30D Total Return	+3.41%
YTD Total Return	+79.67%
1Y Total Return	+39.94%
3Y Total Return	+56.91%
5Y Total Return	-17.65%
10Y Total Return	+160.52%
15Y Total Return	+855.83%
20Y Total Return	+1110.78%

2026	+79.67%
2025	+1.25%
2024	-13.45%
2023	-10.83%
2022	-39.10%
2021	-2.86%
2020

CAGR TTM	+39.72%
CAGR 3Y	+16.20%
CAGR 5Y	-3.81%
CAGR 10Y	+10.05%
CAGR 15Y	+16.24%
CAGR 20Y	+13.28%

PE Ratio	62.50
PE Ratio Avg TTM	69.30
PE Ratio Avg 3Y	64.57
Current VS TTM Avg	-9.81%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-3.21%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+12.93%

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PS Ratio	10.05
PS Ratio Avg TTM	8.79
PS Ratio Avg 3Y	7.97
Current VS TTM Avg	+14.40%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+26.14%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+20.38%

PB Ratio	6.71
PB Ratio Avg TTM	5.91
PB Ratio Avg 3Y	4.77
Current VS TTM Avg	+13.62%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+40.66%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+22.03%

PFCF Ratio	40.78
PFCF Ratio Avg TTM	38.32
PFCF Ratio Avg 3Y	54.53
Current VS TTM Avg	+6.42%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-25.21%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+2.62%

Debt/Equity Ratio	0.04
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg TTM	0.05
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg 3Y	0.05
Current VS TTM Avg	-10.53%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-11.02%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+9.54%

PEG Ratio	9.53
PEG Ratio Avg TTM	10.08
PEG Ratio Avg 3Y	9.50
Current VS TTM Avg	-5.50%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+0.30%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+32.55%

FCF Yield	2.45%
FCF Yield Avg TTM	2.68%
FCF Yield Avg 3Y	2.16%
Current VS TTM Avg	-8.48%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+13.61%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-1.63%

Earnings Yield	1.60%
Earnings Yield Avg TTM	1.47%
Earnings Yield Avg 3Y	1.65%
Current VS TTM Avg	+8.70%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-3.10%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-19.77%

EBITDA Yield	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg TTM	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

OCF Yield	N/A
OCF Yield Avg TTM	N/A
OCF Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Ev/Ebit Ratio	44.93
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg TTM	48.94
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg 3Y	51.93
Current VS TTM Avg	-8.20%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-13.48%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-2.10%

Ev/Ebitda Ratio	40.13
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg TTM	41.66
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg 3Y	42.67
Current VS TTM Avg	-3.66%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-5.95%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+2.26%

Ev/Assets Ratio	4.92
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg TTM	4.30
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg 3Y	3.52
Current VS TTM Avg	+14.48%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+39.91%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+23.99%

Ev/Sales Ratio	9.84
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg TTM	8.61
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg 3Y	7.81
Current VS TTM Avg	+14.25%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+25.99%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+19.75%

Current Ratio	3.93
Current Ratio Avg TTM	3.81
Current Ratio Avg 3Y	3.75
Current VS TTM Avg	+3.20%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+4.90%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+5.43%

Quick Ratio	3.27
Quick Ratio Avg TTM	3.07
Quick Ratio Avg 3Y	2.90
Current VS TTM Avg	+6.68%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+12.70%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+9.87%

ROIC	8.23%
ROIC Avg 3Y	5.46%
ROIC Avg 5Y	8.73%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+50.87%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-5.72%
Current VS 10Y Avg	-24.46%

ROA	8.02%
ROA Avg TTM	2.10%
ROA Avg 3Y	1.37%
Current VS TTM Avg	+281.03%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+484.59%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+298.48%

ROE	10.73%
ROE Avg TTM	8.86%
ROE Avg 3Y	7.86%
Current VS TTM Avg	+21.15%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+36.48%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-5.37%

Net Profit Margin	16.05%
Net Profit Margin Avg TTM	15.89%
Net Profit Margin Avg 3Y	12.65%
Current VS TTM Avg	+1.00%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+26.85%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-0.47%

Gross Profit Margin	68.87%
Gross Pft Margin Avg TTM	68.79%
Gross Pft Margin Avg 3Y	68.67%
Current VS TTM Avg	+0.11%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+0.30%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-1.49%

Tax Rate	18.53%
Tax Rate Avg 3Y	20.69%
Tax Rate Avg 5Y	16.61%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-10.44%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+11.53%
Current VS 10Y Avg	+42.54%