Cognex Corporation (CGNX) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-10-12 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelooknet module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 21
Quality 61
Growth 60
Balance sheet 88
Cash quality 72
Capital allocation 53
Momentum 59

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

13.06 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 2026-10-12

Quick answers

What is Cognex Corporation's Closelooknet quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-12: valuation 21, quality 61, growth 60, balance sheet 88, cash quality 72, capital allocation 53, momentum 59. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Cognex Corporation's Altman Z-Score?

13.06, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-10-12. 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 2026-10-12. 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 2026-10-12. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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