CGNX vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CGNX | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.73 | 0.84 | -0.11 |
| Growth | 0.79 | 0.84 | -0.05 |
| Value | 0.29 | 0.78 | -0.50 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +13.8% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +14.9% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $2.03 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CGNX to earn is materially higher (+14.9%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Latest CGNX developments
Recent headlines from across the financial press · updated daily. Links open the source.
- CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Toast, Intuit, Cognex, Microchip TechnologyBenzinga ·
- Is Cognex (CGNX) A Bargain After Strong Earnings And Fresh Guidance?Yahoo Finance ·
- Cognex (CGNX) Stock Looks Strong On Returns Yet Rich On EarningsYahoo Finance ·
- Cognex (CGNX) Following Strong Results And Guidance Has Valuation Back In Focussimplywall.st ·
- Rice Hall James & Associates LLC Buys Shares of 67,582 Cognex Corporation $CGNXMarketBeat ·
- Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Buys Shares of 400,910 Cognex Corporation $CGNXMarketBeat ·
Cognex Corporation (CGNX): score, valuation & FAQ
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is a Scientific & Technical Instruments company that scores 54.9 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are D/E (A-) and Rev (B+). On valuation, CGNX sits about 153% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 38% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is CGNX a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CGNX 54.9 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by D/E (A-) and Rev (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of Cognex Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does CGNX score 54.9 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). CGNX earns its highest marks on D/E (A-) and Rev (B+). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is CGNX overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $60.54, CGNX sits about 153% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 38% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 58.2x P/E (graded C). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in CGNX?
The stock trades at an elevated PE of 58.3 and a beta of 1.5, implying market expectations of outsized growth that far outpace the historical 17.1% revenue expansion; a slowdown in e‑commerce or automotive demand would force the valuation down sharply. Additionally, the model’s weakest pillar – Value at 22 – signals that the current price may already price in optimistic assumptions, and a miss on the implied 39% FCF growth would trigger a sell‑off. A sustained drop in profit margin below 15% or a rise in debt‑to‑equity beyond the current 0.04 would confirm the bear case.
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