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CognexSTU:CGZ +1.37%86 FCF Yield % is 2.63 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates STU:CGZ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Cognex ranks better than 68.96% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Cognex's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €230.4 Mil, and Market Cap is €8,713.9 Mil. Therefore, Cognex's FCF Yield % for today is 2.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cognex's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CGZ'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 2.33 Max: 4.01
Current: 2.63
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Cognex was 4.01%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 2.33%.
STU:CGZ's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 68.96% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.11
vs STU:CGZ: 2.63
Cognex's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.22%.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Cognex FCF Yield % Related Terms
Cognex FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cognex's FCF 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Cognex's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cognex's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognex's FCF 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 FCF Yield % of 2.63 as of Aug. 22, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cognex and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Cognex's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.86 to 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognex ranks #775 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Cognex's FCF Yield % too high?
Cognex's current FCF Yield % of 2.63 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 4.01. Based on the distribution chart, Cognex ranks #775 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to ESE and TRMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cognex ranks #775 out of 2497 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Cognex in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Cognex's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.86 to 4.01 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, FCF 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cognex and its competitors. Cognex's current FCF Yield % is 2.63, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. 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 €44.99, compared to a current price of €51.66 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.63, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognex (STU:CGZ), the current FCF Yield % is 2.63 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 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.99.
GuruFocus considers Cognex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CGZ:
FCF Yield %: 2.63 (13% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: €44.99 vs. price of €51.66 (14.8% 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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