Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Cognex Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
7.7%
FY2025
5-year range
7.0% / 15.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#130 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
At 7.7%, Cognex's return on equity (roe) ranks #130 of 277 in the Information Technology sector. Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2025 after 4 years of decline, reaching 7.7%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -11.6%.
Remained stable around 7.7% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -11.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#130 of 277 in Information TechnologyTop 47% of 277This company 7.7% Sector average 4.3%
▼
+79.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 9.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.4pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.7% | +9.6% |
| FY2024 | 7.0% | -7.0% |
| FY2023 | 7.5% | -46.1% |
| FY2022 | 14.0% | -7.2% |
| FY2021 | 15.0% | -22.1% |
| FY2020 | 19.3% | +19.7% |
| FY2019 | 16.1% | +8.1% |
| FY2018 | 14.9% | -7.5% |
| FY2017 | 16.1% | -2.2% |
| FY2016 | 16.5% | -26.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026