CGNX Cognex PEG ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 68
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 67
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 22
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 86

Based on the latest data from Aug 21, 2026, CGNX's PEG ratio sits at 1.31. This metric combines a PE of 58.21 with an earnings growth rate of 44.4%. Relative to the 3.0 average from the past 4 quarters, the PEG ratio has shrunk by 56%.

CGNX PEG ratio history

How has CGNX's PEG ratio performed in the past

Looking at the past ten years, CGNX's PEG ratio has settled around 2.62 on average. At 1.31, today's PEG ratio sits 50% lower than its historical average. Within the past ten years, the Jul 2017 quarter saw the highest PEG reading at 10.25. At 0.43, the Jul 2021 quarter represented the lowest PEG ratio in this timeframe.

Today
1.31
Average
2.62
Median
2.11
Minimum
0.43
Maximum
10.25

Cognex PEG ratio by year

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
2025 5.45 52.91 9.7%
2024 N/A 57.84 -6.1%
2023 N/A 63.24 -46.8%
2022 N/A 37.99 -22%
2021 0.87 48.91 55.9%
2020 N/A 78.71 -14.3%
2019 N/A 47.09 -6.3%
2018 1.24 30.45 24.5%
2017 2.8 59.96 21.4%
2016 N/A 37.87 -22.2%
2015 0.29 15.63 54.3%
2014 0.47 29.52 62.8%
2013 5.92 44.4 7.5%
2012 N/A 23 -4.8%
2011 2.77 21.3 7.7%

Cognex PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
Jul 2026 1.47 65.19 44.4%
Apr 2026 2.49 57.85 23.2%
Dec 2025 5.45 52.91 9.7%
Sep 2025 2.58 69.38 26.9%
Jun 2025 0.77 43.69 56.5%
Mar 2025 2.29 43.49 19%
Dec 2024 N/A 57.84 -6.1%
Sep 2024 N/A 77.44 -42.9%
Jun 2024 N/A 101.65 -54%
Mar 2024 N/A 73.14 -42.6%
Dec 2023 N/A 63.24 -46.8%
Oct 2023 N/A 46.64 -26.6%
Jul 2023 N/A 56.02 -32.9%
Apr 2023 N/A 49.06 -36.5%
Dec 2022 N/A 37.99 -22%

CGNX average PEG ratio chart

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

CGNX's PEG ratio today comes in under the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
2.51
5-year avg
2.1
10-year avg
2.62
15-year avg
2.1

PEG comparison

With a PEG of 1.31, CGNX ranks higher than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 0.65, Cognex's PEG is 102% higher.

CGNX EPS growth

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CGNX Price vs fair value

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CGNX PEG vs peers

What is CGNX's PEG ratio compared to its peers

Among its peers, CGNX has a PEG ratio below stocks DHR and AME, while higher than HON's and ROP's. At 1.31, Cognex's PEG ratio sits higher than the peer group average of 0.77.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cognex's PEG ratio?

Based on Aug 21, 2026 data, CGNX shows a PEG ratio of 1.31.

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

Across the past 3 years, CGNX's PEG ratio has centered around 2.51.

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

Across the past 5 years, CGNX's PEG ratio has centered around 2.1.

What is the highest PEG ratio for CGNX?

In the last ten years, CGNX's peak PEG ratio of 10.25 occurred in the Jul 2017 quarter.

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

CGNX currently has a PEG ratio 50% below its 10-year average.

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

Computing the PEG ratio involves dividing the PE ratio by the company's EPS growth rate (YoY TTM). As of Aug 21, 2026, Cognex carries a PE ratio of 58.21. Earnings grew at 44.4% over the TTM period ending Jul 2026. Applying the formula, this yields a PEG ratio of 1.31. PEG RATIO(1.31) = PE RATIO(58.21) / EPS GROWTH(44.4%)

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