Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,504,750 | 1,488,600 | 1,480,460 | 1,446,330 | 1,438,390 | 1,389,220 | 1,389,980 | 1,358,740 | 1,430,090 | 1,492,960 | 1,429,450 | 1,357,000 | 1,262,200 | 1,505,830 | 1,376,480 | 1,327,490 | 1,355,710 | 1,239,220 | 1,191,640 | 1,188,860 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $1,504,750K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Cognex Corp. has consistently remained at 0.00 for the past eight quarters, indicating that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations or growth. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 typically suggests that the company is primarily funded by equity, which may be perceived positively by investors and creditors as it signifies a lower financial risk. However, it is essential to consider the reasons behind this low ratio, such as potential missed opportunities for leveraging debt for strategic investments or growth. Monitoring changes in the debt-to-equity ratio over time can provide valuable insights into the company's capital structure and financial health.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023