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CGNX Cognex PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The P/E ratio for Cognex stock stands at 41.33 as of Nov 29, 2023. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.91 and stock price of $37.61. A decrease of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 47.4 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 42.48. The current 41.33 price-to-earnings ratio is 2.7% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CGNX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2020 quarter at 78.71, with a price of $80.29 and an EPS of $1.02. The Dec 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 15.63, with a price of $16.89 and an EPS of $1.08.

Average
42.48
Median
40.47
Minimum
15.63
Maximum
78.71

Cognex PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 142.29% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -49.22% in 2018

Year PE ratio Change
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%
2013 44.4 93.04%

CGNX average PE ratio chart

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

CGNX's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
49.26
5-year avg
48.33
10-year avg
42.48
15-year avg
40.6

CGNX PE vs peers

What is CGNX's PE ratio compared to its peers

CGNX's PE ratio is above its peer stocks DHR and HON. Cognex is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (41.33) than its peers average of 27.4.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ROP Roper Technologies Inc 19.09 $56.17B
HON Honeywell International Inc 23.86 $128.07B
ZBRA Zebra Technologies Corp 26.26 $12.15B
AME Ametek Inc 27.5 $35.28B
DHR Danaher Corp 27.71 $164.43B
HURC Hurco Companies Inc 39.98 $134.35M
CGNX Cognex Corp 41.33 $6.47B
MKSI Mks Instruments Inc N/A $5.49B

Frequently asked questions

What is Cognex's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CGNX stock is 41.33 as of Nov 29, 2023.

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

The average PE ratio for CGNX stock over the past 3 years is 49.26.

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

The average PE ratio for CGNX stock over the past 5 years is 48.33.

What is the highest PE ratio for CGNX?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 78.71 in the Dec 2020 quarter.

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

CGNX's price to earnings ratio is currently 2.7% below its 10-year historical average.

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 (Nov 29, 2023), Cognex's share price is $37.61. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2023 is $0.91. Therefore, Cognex's price to earnings ratio for today is 41.33. PE RATIO(41.33) = STOCK PRICE($37.61) / TTM EPS($0.91)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.