Company / FCF Margin
Cognex FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
23.8%
FY2025
5-year range
10.7% / 31.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+62.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#70 of 280
Information Technology
What the data says
Cognex's fcf margin of 23.8% is higher than 75% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 10.7% in FY2023 to 33.5% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
23.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 10.7% to 23.8% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+120.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 62.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 137.5pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 23.8% | +62.4% |
| FY2024 | 14.7% | +36.6% |
| FY2023 | 10.7% | -62.0% |
| FY2022 | 28.2% | -11.5% |
| FY2021 | 31.9% | +38.1% |
| FY2020 | 23.1% | -9.5% |
| FY2019 | 25.5% | -20.1% |
| FY2018 | 32.0% | +25.2% |
| FY2017 | 25.5% | -23.8% |
| FY2016 | 33.5% | +37.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026