Cognex (MEX:CGNX) Stock Based Compensation: MXN888 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:CGNX Cognex Corp MEX:CGNX
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,055.00
GF Value MXN918.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cognex Stock Based Compensation?

Cognex MEX:CGNX 72 Stock Based Compensation is MXN888 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CGNX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN918.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cognex's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN196 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN888 Mil.

Cognex Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Cognex Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Cognex Stock Based Compensation Chart

Cognex Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 897.98 1,062.63 929.65 1,093.74 873.58

Cognex Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Cognex Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN888 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN888 Mil mean?
Cognex (MEX:CGNX) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN888 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cognex and its competitors.
Is Cognex's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Cognex's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN888 Mil. Overall, Cognex has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognex's Stock Based Compensation compare to ESE and TRMB?
Cognex's Stock Based Compensation of MXN888 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cognex and its competitors. Cognex's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN888 Mil. 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 MXN918.72, compared to a current price of MXN1,055.00 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN888 Mil. Cognex's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognex (MEX:CGNX), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN888 Mil as of Jun. 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 MXN1,055.00 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN918.72. GuruFocus considers Cognex to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CGNX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN888 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN918.72 vs. price of MXN1,055.00 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address One Vision Drive, Natick, MA, USA, 01760-2059
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.
72GF Score

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