ESCO Technologies ESE
United StatesTechnology · Scientific & Technical InstrumentsUSD
390.75 USD (+52.1%)
4 analysts
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ESCO Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures precision instruments and engineering solutions for the energy, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications markets, with a business model based on proprietary technology and long-term contracts.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend7.8
- ✓Strong growth7.7
- ✕Little or no dividend2.3
- ✕Demanding valuation4.9
- !Average business quality5.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsGrowth and financial strength are attractive, but the current valuation already discounts much of the expectations.
ESCO Technologies shows solid growth (revenue +14.4%, earnings +24.8%) with a very healthy balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.25), although its valuation is demanding (P/E 47.66) and its return on equity is modest (ROE 9.5%).
The demanding valuation (P/E 47.66) leaves little room for error: any slowdown in earnings growth could trigger a significant correction in the share price.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. The company has a healthy balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.25) and its technical instrumentation business does not depend on commodities or conflict maritime routes.
Is ESCO Technologies stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 30% above the Technology median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 47.7 | 31.3 | +52% |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.8 | 20.4 | +7% |
| Price / book | 4.1 | 6.3 | −35% |
| Price / sales | 5.2 | 5.3 | −2% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.9 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 390.75 USD, +52.1% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 5.9 (sector 6.4), Growth 7.7 (sector 7.5).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- P/E
- 47.7
- Forward P/E
- 27.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 21.8
- Price / book
- 4.1
- Price / sales
- 5.2
- PEG
- 1.67
- Market cap
- 6.7B USD
- Enterprise value
- 6.7B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 9.5%
- ROA
- 5.1%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 10.8%
- Gross margin
- 42.0%
- Operating margin
- 14.8%
- Net margin
- 24.4%
- Free cash flow
- 233.9M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.5%
- Cash conversion
- 76%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 150.7M USD
- Net debt
- 77.4M USD
- Cash
- 73.2M USD
- EBITDA
- 308.8M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.25
- Debt / equity
- 9.31
- Current ratio
- 1.38
- Quick ratio
- 0.86
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +14.4%
- Earnings growth
- +24.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- 5.39 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 9.23 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.1%
- Payout
- 5.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.05
- Analyst consensus
- none (4)
- Target price
- 390.75 USD
- 52-week range
- 193.68 – 362.15
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Is ESCO Technologies stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 30% above the Technology median on average. Valuation score: 4.9 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 390.75 USD, +52.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does ESCO Technologies get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.2 out of 10, rank 802 of 2,130 (better than 60% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (7.8) and its weakest, Dividend (2.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is ESCO Technologies's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 47.7: the share price equals 47.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 27.8.
How much is ESCO Technologies worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.7B USD.
How much debt does ESCO Technologies have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 77.4M USD. That is 0.25 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does ESCO Technologies pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.12% and it pays out 6% of its earnings.
How has ESCO Technologies stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 24.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 193.68 and 362.15 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of ESCO Technologies?
4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 390.75 USD (+52.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.