Cognex Corporation (CGNX) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-26 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

60 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 37
Quality 62
Growth 54
Balance sheet 85
Cash quality 73
Capital allocation 66
Momentum 52

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

12.99 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.65 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-26

Quick answers

What is Cognex Corporation's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 60/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-26: valuation 37, quality 62, growth 54, balance sheet 85, cash quality 73, capital allocation 66, momentum 52. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Cognex Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

12.99, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-26. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Cognex Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 8, as of 2026-08-26. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Cognex Corporation's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.65 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-26. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.