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CGNX
$55.94+0.43 (+0.77%)
Market ClosedLast close May 1
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally.
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The Narrative
Cognex Corporation in the Technology sector is trading at $55.94. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $59.88, remaining 26.8% above its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 58 and bearish MACD signal, explaining why CGNX maintains its current momentum and trend strength. The Whystock Score of 55/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 58) — price action in range
Long-term trend bullish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$55.94
Potential Downside
75.3%
Whystock Fair Value$13.82
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Analyst Consensus20 analysts
Buy
Mean target$65.50+17.1%
Range$50.00 – $80.00
Fundamentals
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$9.02B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
79.46
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.47
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
61.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
8.18%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.61M
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