ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc
$292.64
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.13B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$373.34
-3.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keysight Technologies Inc generates 388% more annual revenue ($6.09B vs $1.25B). ESE leads profitability with a 24.7% profit margin vs 17.3%. KEYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ESE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
KEYS
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.5% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.8%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 57.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEYS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
ESE is growing revenue faster at 33.5% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (472M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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