Cognex

Cognex Forward P/E

The Forward P/E Ratio of Cognex (CGNX) as of Oct 19, 2026 is 85.13. In the previous year, Forward P/E Ratio was 91.76 — a change of -7.23% (lower).

Forward P/E

85.13

YoY

-7.23%

Last updated:

Forward P/E Ratio of Cognex is 2025 85.13 . Forward P/E Ratio of Cognex was 2024 91.76 . It decreases by -7.23% lower compared to the previous year.

The Cognex Forward P/E history

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Forward P/E
Date
Forward P/E
Jan 1, 2018
44.43 USD
Jan 1, 2019
47.79 USD
Jan 1, 2020
55.29 USD
Jan 1, 2021
34.81 USD
Jan 1, 2022
45.20 USD
Jan 1, 2023
86.03 USD
Jan 1, 2024
91.76 USD
Jan 1, 2025
85.13 USD
The Cognex Forward P/E history
YEARForward P/EYoY
85.13-7.23%
91.76+6.65%
86.03+90.34%
45.20+29.86%
34.81-37.05%
55.29+15.71%
47.79+7.55%
44.43-19.41%
55.13-18.68%
67.80+30.19%
52.08-35.06%
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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

Forward P/E Ratio of Cognex is 85.13 in 2025.

Forward P/E Ratio of Cognex changed from 91.76 to 85.13, representing a -7.23% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

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The Forward P/E uses estimated future earnings to value a stock. A lower forward P/E relative to the trailing P/E suggests analysts expect earnings growth.

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