Cognex EV/EBIT
The EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Cognex (CGNX) as of Nov 4, 2026 is 59.93. In the previous year, EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) was 84.66 — a change of -29.22% (lower).
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EV/EBIT
59.93
YoY
-29.22%
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| YEAR | EV/EBIT | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| est | 27.32 | -54.41% |
| 59.93 | -29.22% | |
| 84.66 | +13.59% | |
| 74.54 | +88.39% | |
| 39.56 | +27.97% | |
| 30.92 | -45.88% | |
| 57.13 | -16.38% | |
| 68.32 | +55.08% | |
| 44.05 | +17.06% | |
| 37.63 | -40.48% | |
| 63.23 | -21.12% | |
| 80.17 | +5.21% | |
| 76.20 | +72.00% | |
| 44.30 | +132.18% | |
| 19.08 | +5.88% | |
| 18.02 | +16.18% | |
| 15.51 | -127.96% | |
| -55.47 | -326.96% | |
| 24.44 | -20.85% | |
| 30.88 | +26.25% | |
| 24.46 | — |
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Cognex Valuation
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ⓘPrice-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)
The P/E ratio divides Cognex's share price by its earnings per share. It tells you how many years of current earnings you are "paying for" when you buy the stock. A P/E of 20 means you pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings. The S&P 500 historically trades at an average P/E of roughly 15–17. A P/E significantly above that may signal high growth expectations; one below may indicate undervaluation — or declining business quality.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S)
The P/S ratio divides market capitalization by total revenue. Unlike the P/E ratio, it works even for companies that are not yet profitable, making it essential for evaluating high-growth firms. A P/S below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation, while ratios above 10 are typically reserved for fast-growing tech or SaaS companies with high expected future margins.
Price-to-EBIT Ratio
This ratio relates Cognex's market price to its operating earnings, excluding the effects of debt structure and tax jurisdiction. It is particularly useful for comparing companies across different countries or with different levels of leverage, because it focuses purely on operational profitability. Lower values suggest cheaper operational earnings.
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This chart plots Cognex's valuation multiples over time. Compare the current P/E, P/S, and P/EBIT to their own historical averages — if the current ratio is well below the multi-year average, the stock may be relatively cheap compared to its own track record. Combine this with industry comparisons: a P/E that looks high in absolute terms may be justified if Cognex grows earnings faster than its peers.
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EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Cognex is 59.93 in 2025.
EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Cognex changed from 84.66 to 59.93, representing a -29.22% change. The value is lower than the previous year.
On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) Cognex since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.
The EV/EBIT ratio measures a company's enterprise value relative to its operating earnings. It accounts for debt, making it useful for comparing companies with different capital structures.
EV/EBIT = Enterprise Value / Earnings Before Interest and Taxes
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