COGNEX CORP (1CGNX.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1CGNX • US1924221039
Current stock price
40.63 EUR
-7.62 (-15.79%)
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This 1CGNX.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1CGNX.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1CGNX had positive earnings in the past year.
- 1CGNX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 1CGNX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years 1CGNX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- 1CGNX's Return On Assets of 5.68% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CGNX outperforms 83.67% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.67%, 1CGNX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.36%, 1CGNX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CGNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.20%. This is below the industry average of 8.22%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.20%) for 1CGNX is below the current ROIC(6.36%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.68% | ||
| ROE | 7.67% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% |
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)11.35%
ROIC(3y)5.2%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.51%, 1CGNX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CGNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1CGNX has a better Operating Margin (16.35%) than 93.88% of its industry peers.
- 1CGNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.92%, 1CGNX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1CGNX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.51% | ||
| GM | 66.92% |
OM growth 3Y-15.08%
OM growth 5Y-8.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.7%
PM growth 5Y-11.93%
GM growth 3Y-2.3%
GM growth 5Y-2.14%
2. 1CGNX.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CGNX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1CGNX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1CGNX has less shares outstanding
- 1CGNX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.43 indicates that 1CGNX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1CGNX has a better Altman-Z score (10.43) than 93.88% of its industry peers.
- 1CGNX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC9.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- 1CGNX has a Current Ratio of 3.80. This indicates that 1CGNX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1CGNX has a better Current ratio (3.80) than 89.80% of its industry peers.
- 1CGNX has a Quick Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that 1CGNX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.05, 1CGNX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 |
3. 1CGNX.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- 1CGNX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.49%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.77% on average over the past years.
- 1CGNX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.73%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.49%
EPS 3Y-8.3%
EPS 5Y-0.77%
EPS Q2Q%35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%9.86%
3.2 Future
- 1CGNX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.78% yearly.
- 1CGNX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.01%
EPS Next 2Y24.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
EPS Next 5Y22.78%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y9.74%
Revenue Next 5Y10.75%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. 1CGNX.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- 1CGNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.24.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CGNX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 1CGNX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.39, the valuation of 1CGNX can be described as expensive.
- 65.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1CGNX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. 1CGNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1CGNX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1CGNX is more expensive than 61.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1CGNX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1CGNX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of 1CGNX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 1CGNX's earnings are expected to grow with 17.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
5. 1CGNX.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.63%, 1CGNX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- 1CGNX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.49.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.63, 1CGNX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1CGNX decreases each year by -32.10%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 47.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1CGNX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.73%
EPS Next 2Y24.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
1CGNX.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1CGNX (3/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
40.63
-7.62 (-15.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners103.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.79B
Revenue(TTM)994.36M
Net Income(TTM)114.44M
Analysts77.93
Price Target56.29 (38.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.1%
DP47.73%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.94%
Min EPS beat(2)11.87%
Max EPS beat(2)20%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.62%
Min EPS beat(4)3.71%
Max EPS beat(4)20%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.01%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)18.03%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.51%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.87%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.04%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)10.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.39 | ||
| P/S | 7.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.37 | ||
| P/B | 5.33 | ||
| P/tB | 7.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.97 |
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY2.12%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY2.98%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY3.09%
SpS5.08
BVpS7.63
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.149 (-70.1%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.68% | ||
| ROE | 7.67% | ||
| ROCE | 8.87% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.33% | ||
| OM | 16.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.51% | ||
| GM | 66.92% | ||
| FCFM | 23.81% |
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)11.35%
ROIC(3y)5.2%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
ROICexc(3y)6.25%
ROICexc(5y)9.59%
ROICexgc(3y)9.12%
ROICexgc(5y)12.58%
ROCE(3y)7.25%
ROCE(5y)10.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.32%
OM growth 3Y-15.08%
OM growth 5Y-8.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.7%
PM growth 5Y-11.93%
GM growth 3Y-2.3%
GM growth 5Y-2.14%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 126.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 206.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.43 |
F-Score8
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)59.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.75%
Profit Quality(3y)137.49%
Profit Quality(5y)124.59%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.49%
EPS 3Y-8.3%
EPS 5Y-0.77%
EPS Q2Q%35%
EPS Next Y26.01%
EPS Next 2Y24.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
EPS Next 5Y22.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%9.86%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y9.74%
Revenue Next 5Y10.75%
EBIT growth 1Y41.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.41%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.63%
EBIT Next Year43.92%
EBIT Next 3Y26.99%
EBIT Next 5Y24.18%
FCF growth 1Y76.64%
FCF growth 3Y1.91%
FCF growth 5Y0.66%
OCF growth 1Y64.69%
OCF growth 3Y0.29%
OCF growth 5Y0.26%
COGNEX CORP / 1CGNX.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COGNEX CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1CGNX.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1CGNX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to COGNEX CORP (1CGNX.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COGNEX CORP?
COGNEX CORP (1CGNX.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of COGNEX CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COGNEX CORP (1CGNX.MI) is 47.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.33.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 1CGNX stock?
The dividend rating of COGNEX CORP (1CGNX.MI) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.73%.