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CGNX Cognex PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The P/E ratio for Cognex stock stands at 84.7 as of Oct 9, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.46 and stock price of $38.96. An increase of 19% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 71.2 of the past four quarters.

CGNX PE ratio history

How has CGNX's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Cognex has been 45.81. The current 84.7 price-to-earnings ratio is 85% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CGNX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 101.65, with a price of $46.76 and an EPS of $0.46. The Dec 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 15.63, with a price of $16.89 and an EPS of $1.08.

Average
45.81
Median
45.99
Minimum
15.63
Maximum
101.65

Cognex PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 142.29% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -49.22% in 2018

Year PE ratio Change
2023 63.24 66.46%
2022 37.99 -22.33%
2021 48.91 -37.86%
2020 78.71 67.15%
2019 47.09 54.65%
2018 30.45 -49.22%
2017 59.96 58.33%
2016 37.87 142.29%
2015 15.63 -47.05%
2014 29.52 -33.51%

CGNX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CGNX for the past years

CGNX's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
53.49
5-year avg
54.94
10-year avg
45.81
15-year avg
40.61

CGNX PE vs peers

What is CGNX's PE ratio compared to its peers

CGNX's PE ratio is less than its peer stock MKSI, but it is above DHR's and HON's. Cognex is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (84.7) than its peers average of 44.92.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HON Honeywell International Inc 24.23 $138.83B
AME Ametek Inc 29.21 $39.09B
ROP Roper Technologies Inc 40.11 $58.52B
DHR Danaher Corp 47.32 $194.44B
ZBRA Zebra Technologies Corp 83.74 $19.27B
CGNX Cognex Corp 84.7 $6.68B
MKSI Mks Instruments Inc 778.21 $7.33B
HURC Hurco Companies Inc N/A $142.02M

Frequently asked questions

What is Cognex's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CGNX stock is 84.7 as of Oct 9, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cognex (CGNX)?

The average PE ratio for CGNX stock over the past 3 years is 53.49.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cognex (CGNX)?

The average PE ratio for CGNX stock over the past 5 years is 54.94.

What is the highest PE ratio for CGNX?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 101.65 in the Jun 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CGNX compare to its historical average?

CGNX's price to earnings ratio is currently 85% above its 10-year historical average.

Why is Cognex's PE ratio so high?

CGNX's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 84.7 is considered high.

How is CGNX's PE ratio calculated (Cognex PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 9, 2024), Cognex's share price is $38.96. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.46. Therefore, Cognex's price to earnings ratio for today is 84.7. PE RATIO(84.7) = STOCK PRICE($38.96) / TTM EPS($0.46)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.