Cognex

Cognex Net Debt/FCF

The Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Cognex (CGNX) as of Nov 2, 2026 is -1.42. In the previous year, Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio was -1.84 — a change of -22.47% (higher).

Net Debt/FCF

-1.42

YoY

-22.47%

Last updated:

Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Cognex is 2025 -1.42 . Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Cognex was 2024 -1.84 . It decreases by -22.47% higher compared to the previous year.

The Cognex Net Debt/FCF history

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Net Debt/FCF
Date
Net Debt/FCF
Jan 1, 2018
-2.87 USD
Jan 1, 2019
-1.78 USD
Jan 1, 2020
-1.63 USD
Jan 1, 2021
-1.08 USD
Jan 1, 2022
-1.79 USD
Jan 1, 2023
-3.70 USD
Jan 1, 2024
-1.84 USD
Jan 1, 2025
-1.42 USD
The Cognex Net Debt/FCF history
YEARNet Debt/FCFYoY
-1.42-22.47%
-1.84-50.33%
-3.70+106.67%
-1.79+65.02%
-1.08-33.31%
-1.63-8.67%
-1.78-38.08%
-2.87+38.93%
-2.07-53.01%
-4.40-36.49%
-6.93+71.13%
-4.05—

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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

Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Cognex is -1.42 in 2025.

Net Debt to Free Cash Flow Ratio of Cognex changed from -1.84 to -1.42, representing a -22.47% change. The value is higher than the previous year.

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Net Debt/FCF indicates how many years it would take to repay net debt using free cash flow. Lower ratios suggest faster deleveraging potential.

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