Cognex

Cognex EV/FCF

The EV/FCF (Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow) of Cognex (CGNX) as of Oct 19, 2026 is 39.72. In the previous year, EV/FCF (Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow) was 70.84 — a change of -43.93% (lower).

EV/FCF

39.72

YoY

-43.93%

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EV/FCF (Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow) of Cognex is 2025 39.72 . EV/FCF (Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow) of Cognex was 2024 70.84 . It decreases by -43.93% lower compared to the previous year.

The Cognex EV/FCF history

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EV/FCF
Date
EV/FCF
Jan 1, 2018
49.40 USD
Jan 1, 2019
40.31 USD
Jan 1, 2020
40.90 USD
Jan 1, 2021
31.54 USD
Jan 1, 2022
41.75 USD
Jan 1, 2023
104.74 USD
Jan 1, 2024
70.84 USD
Jan 1, 2025
39.72 USD
The Cognex EV/FCF history
YEAREV/FCFYoY
39.72-43.93%
70.84-32.36%
104.74+150.86%
41.75+32.38%
31.54-22.88%
40.90+1.47%
40.31-18.41%
49.40+3.47%
47.74-10.17%
53.15-47.75%
101.72+49.39%
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Cognex Stock analysis

What does Cognex do? Cognex Corp is an American company specialized in the development and manufacturing of machine vision systems. It was founded in 1981 by Robert J. Shillman and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts. The company's business model is to help automate and optimize processes by using image processing systems. Its main areas of application are the automotive industry, food industry, electronics industry, and pharmaceutical and medical technology. Cognex Corp's main divisions include the development of machine vision systems using technologies such as deep learning and artificial intelligence, as well as software development. Its products include quality control and fault detection systems, barcode readers, and RFID systems. The company has received numerous awards and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange with a market capitalization of over $10 billion. In 2020, it employed over 2,000 people and had a revenue of around $800 million. Cognex Corp is known as a leading company in the field of machine vision and aims to help increase productivity and optimize processes through its precise systems and innovative technologies. Cognex is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cognex stock

EV/FCF (Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow) of Cognex is 39.72 in 2025.

EV/FCF (Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow) of Cognex changed from 70.84 to 39.72, representing a -43.93% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

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The EV/FCF ratio measures the enterprise value relative to free cash flow. It captures the true cash-generating ability of a business.

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