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CognexSTU:CGZ +1.37%86 Buyback Yield % is 1.53 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates STU:CGZ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Hardware companies, Cognex ranks better than 80.38% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Cognex's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:CGZ vs ESE, TRMB, ST: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Cognex's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cognex Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cognex's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognex's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cognex (STU:CGZ) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.53 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cognex and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Cognex's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognex ranks #123 out of 627 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Cognex's Buyback Yield % too high?
Cognex's current Buyback Yield % of 1.53 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 4.07. Based on the distribution chart, Cognex ranks #123 out of 627 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cognex has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognex's Buyback Yield % compare to ESE and TRMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cognex ranks #123 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Cognex in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Cognex's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 4.07 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cognex and its competitors. Cognex's current Buyback Yield % is 1.53, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognex (STU:CGZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.36, compared to a current price of €51.66 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.53, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Cognex's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognex (STU:CGZ), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.53 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cognex (STU:CGZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €51.66 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.36.
GuruFocus considers Cognex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CGZ:
Buyback Yield %: 1.53 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: €46.36 vs. price of €51.66 (11.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CGZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. Geographically, it operates in United states, Europe, Greater China and others. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.
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