CognexMEX:CGNX 67 OCF Margin % is 16.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 28.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:CGNX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN861.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Cognex ranks better than 92.23% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Cognex's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN813 Mil. Cognex's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,841 Mil. Therefore, Cognex's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cognex's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CGNX'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.48 Med: 28.5 Max: 34.91
Current: 23.88
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cognex was 34.91%. The lowest was 13.48%. And the median was 28.50%.
MEX:CGNX's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.23% of 2470
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.275
vs MEX:CGNX: 23.88
Cognex OCF Margin % Related Terms
Cognex OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cognex's OCF Margin % 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.
MEX:CGNX vs TRMB, ESE, ST: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Cognex's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cognex's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognex's OCF Margin % 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 (MEX:CGNX) has a OCF Margin % of 16.80% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cognex and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 28.50. Over the past decade, Cognex's OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.48 to 34.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognex ranks #192 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Cognex's OCF Margin % too high?
Cognex's current OCF Margin % of 16.80% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 28.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.48 to a high of 34.91. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Cognex's value of 16.80% is 218.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognex ranks #192 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cognex has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognex's OCF Margin % compare to TRMB and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cognex ranks #192 out of 2470 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Cognex in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Cognex's value of 16.80% is 218.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cognex's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.48 to 34.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.50 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Cognex has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.28, based on 2,470 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognex's current OCF Margin % of 16.80% is 218.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cognex and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognex's current OCF Margin % is 16.80%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 28.50. 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 (MEX:CGNX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN861.84, compared to a current price of MXN1,080.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.80%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 28.50 and 218.5% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. Cognex's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognex (MEX:CGNX), the current OCF Margin % is 16.80% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:CGNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,080.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN861.84.
GuruFocus considers Cognex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CGNX:
OCF Margin %: 16.80% (41% below median its 10-year median of 28.50)
GF Value™: MXN861.84 vs. price of MXN1,080.00 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 218.5% above the Hardware median (#192 of 2470)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CGNX 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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