Cognex Corporation (CGNX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Cognex Corporation (CGNX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.050x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($74.90 Million) by net assets ($1.49 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cognex Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cognex Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read Cognex Corporation (CGNX) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Cognex Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cognex Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
China Steel Corp
TW:2002
|
0.028x |
|
Baloise Holding AG
SW:BALN
|
0.211x |
|
Shandong Nanshan Aluminium Co Ltd
SHG:600219
|
0.023x |
|
NHPC Limited
NSE:NHPC
|
0.034x |
|
Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co Ltd Class A
SHE:002920
|
0.042x |
|
Macronix International Co Ltd
TW:2337
|
0.045x |
|
BlueFocus Communication Group
SHE:300058
|
0.064x |
|
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited
F:4SK
|
0.030x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cognex Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cognex Corporation from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CGNX market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.49 Billion | $245.51 Million | 0.165x | +67.51% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | $149.08 Million | 0.098x | +30.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.50 Billion | $112.92 Million | 0.075x | -55.66% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | $243.41 Million | 0.169x | -22.95% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | $314.06 Million | 0.220x | +14.35% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | $242.40 Million | 0.192x | +2.82% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | $253.22 Million | 0.187x | -5.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.14 Billion | $223.45 Million | 0.197x | -3.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | $224.32 Million | 0.205x | +8.27% |
| 2016-12-31 | $962.60 Million | $182.08 Million | 0.189x | +31.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | $825.67 Million | $118.36 Million | 0.143x | -32.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | $736.44 Million | $155.97 Million | 0.212x | +42.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | $643.91 Million | $95.45 Million | 0.148x | -16.11% |
| 2012-12-31 | $572.28 Million | $101.13 Million | 0.177x | +13.50% |
| 2011-12-31 | $552.98 Million | $86.09 Million | 0.156x | -3.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | $473.31 Million | $76.34 Million | 0.161x | +417.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | $394.45 Million | $12.28 Million | 0.031x | -78.17% |
| 2008-12-31 | $413.07 Million | $58.94 Million | 0.143x | +40.22% |
| 2007-12-31 | $476.37 Million | $48.47 Million | 0.102x | -0.54% |
| 2006-12-31 | $473.85 Million | $48.48 Million | 0.102x | +21.19% |
| 2005-12-31 | $506.52 Million | $42.76 Million | 0.084x | -38.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | $462.81 Million | $63.18 Million | 0.137x | +69.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | $384.99 Million | $30.96 Million | 0.080x | +73.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | $354.52 Million | $16.45 Million | 0.046x | -15.97% |
| 2001-12-31 | $378.04 Million | $20.87 Million | 0.055x | -72.27% |
| 2000-12-31 | $383.95 Million | $76.42 Million | 0.199x | -0.62% |
| 1999-12-31 | $276.60 Million | $55.40 Million | 0.200x | +50.32% |
| 1998-12-31 | $222.90 Million | $29.70 Million | 0.133x | -40.08% |
| 1997-12-31 | $236.10 Million | $52.50 Million | 0.222x | -20.50% |
| 1996-12-31 | $182.70 Million | $51.10 Million | 0.280x | +84.62% |
| 1995-12-31 | $143.90 Million | $21.80 Million | 0.151x | -17.40% |
| 1994-12-31 | $103.60 Million | $19.00 Million | 0.183x | +40.35% |
| 1993-12-31 | $55.10 Million | $7.20 Million | 0.131x | -25.41% |
| 1992-12-31 | $41.10 Million | $7.20 Million | 0.175x | -36.69% |
| 1991-12-31 | $36.50 Million | $10.10 Million | 0.277x | +19.74% |
| 1990-12-31 | $23.80 Million | $5.50 Million | 0.231x | -26.56% |
| 1989-12-31 | $14.30 Million | $4.50 Million | 0.315x | -- |
About Cognex Corporation
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 automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as mobile phones, automotive components, and e-commerce packages, by locating, ide… Read more