
389.50 USD (+22.6%)
4 analysts
What does it do?
Enpro Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized industrial machinery and precision components for sectors such as energy, chemicals, and semiconductors, with a business model based on custom engineering and recurring service contracts.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.4
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.3
- ✕Demanding valuation2.5
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop3.6
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.8
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsBalance sheet quality and positive momentum do not compensate for a valuation that already discounts growth far above what the company is actually delivering in earnings.
Enpro has a healthy balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.71, current ratio of 2.28) and strong momentum of 40.36%, but its valuation is extremely demanding (P/E of 154.21, EV/EBITDA of 24.07) and its return on equity is weak (ROE of 2.86%), which limits attractiveness despite 17.60% revenue growth.
The main risk is the disconnect between the market valuation (P/E of 154.21) and the company's real earnings power (earnings growth of only 1.60%), leaving very little room for error in the face of any operational disappointment.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors: the rise in long-term US rates has a limited effect given its moderate leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.71), and its specialized industrial machinery business does not depend on commodities or conflict-affected shipping routes.
Is Enpro stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 286% above the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 154.2 | 25.4 | +506% |
| EV / EBITDA | 24.1 | 14.5 | +66% |
| Price / book | 4.2 | 4.1 | +4% |
| Price / sales | 5.5 | 2.1 | +167% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 2.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 389.50 USD, +22.6% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.8 (sector 5.8), Growth 6.5 (sector 6.6).
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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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 154.2
- Forward P/E
- 29.2
- EV / EBITDA
- 24.1
- Price / book
- 4.2
- Price / sales
- 5.5
- PEG
- 2.04
- Market cap
- 6.7B USD
- Enterprise value
- 7.2B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 2.9%
- ROA
- 4.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 9.6%
- Gross margin
- 43.2%
- Operating margin
- 17.1%
- Net margin
- 3.6%
- Free cash flow
- 130.8M USD
- FCF yield
- 1.9%
- Cash conversion
- 44%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 588.5M USD
- Net debt
- 511.5M USD
- Cash
- 77.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 298.4M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.71
- Debt / equity
- 37.07
- Current ratio
- 2.28
- Quick ratio
- 1.24
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +17.6%
- Earnings growth
- +1.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.06 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 10.89 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.4%
- Payout
- 61.2%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.58
- Analyst consensus
- none (4)
- Target price
- 389.50 USD
- 52-week range
- 202.00 – 390.42
Recent news
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Is Enpro stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 286% above the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 2.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 389.50 USD, +22.6% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Enpro get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.0 out of 10, rank 1,705 of 2,130 (better than 19% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.4) and its weakest, Valuation (2.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Enpro's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 154.2: the share price equals 154.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 29.2.
How much is Enpro worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.2B USD.
How much debt does Enpro have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 511.5M USD. That is 1.71 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Enpro pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.40% and it pays out 61% of its earnings.
How has Enpro stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 48.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 202.00 and 390.42 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Enpro?
4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 389.50 USD (+22.6% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.
