Cognex Corporation (CGNX) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

Cognex Corporation is a technology company that designs and manufactures machine vision systems and software used for automated inspection, identification, and guidance in manufacturing and logistics applications. The company serves customers globally across various industries including automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, CGNX is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.

CGNX currently ranks #75 of 199 Technology stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $67.44
Sector: Technology
12-month range: $36.82–$71.31

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: A
Leverage: Low
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Uptrend
52-week position: The top quarter of its range

What our data shows for CGNX

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CGNX, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $36.82–$71.31.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 41.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent CGNX news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CGNX is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Why Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term (zacks.com, 2026-08-18)
TickrTrends take: Cognex Corporation operates in the Technology sector where valuation metrics can shift rapidly based on earnings momentum and competitive positioning. According to TickrTrends' current derived verdict, CGNX is undervalued, which suggests the market may not be fully pricing in factors that could support its long-term momentum potential. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the company's operational performance can sustain this momentum designation while the stock remains at these valuation levels.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — # CGNX Weekly Indicator Summary TickrTrends' derived indicators for CGNX show a notable shift this week as the DCF cross-check band moved from an overvalued assessment to none. The current valuation verdict remains undervalued according to the overall analysis. This change reflects an adjustment in the company's fundamental valuation metrics within the Technology sector framework.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is CGNX stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), CGNX is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is CGNX's TickrTrends verdict?

CGNX's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does CGNX compare to other Technology stocks?

CGNX ranks #75 of 199 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is CGNX overbought or oversold?

CGNX's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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