Coherent Inc (COHR)vsESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$425.48
+2.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $77.84B
ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc
$292.64
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coherent Inc generates 429% more annual revenue ($6.60B vs $1.25B). ESE leads profitability with a 24.7% profit margin vs 7.1%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. ESE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
ESE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 33.5% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ESE
The strongest argument for ESE centers on Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 15.5%. Revenue growth of 33.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 188.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ESE
The primary concerns for ESE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
ESE is growing revenue faster at 33.5% — sustainability is the question.
ESE generates stronger free cash flow (-811,000), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ESE scores higher overall (61/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 24.7% margins and 33.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
ESCO Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
ESCO Technologies Inc. produces and supplies products and systems designed for the industrial and commercial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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