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.
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.
Maximum annual increase: 142.29% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -49.22% in 2018
Year | PE ratio | Change |
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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's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 |
The price to earnings ratio for CGNX stock is 84.7 as of Oct 9, 2024.
The average PE ratio for CGNX stock over the past 3 years is 53.49.
The average PE ratio for CGNX stock over the past 5 years is 54.94.
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 101.65 in the Jun 2024 quarter.
CGNX's price to earnings ratio is currently 85% above its 10-year historical average.
CGNX's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 84.7 is considered high.
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.