ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc
NYSE: ESE · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
$303.11
-8.91% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$8.62B
P/E ratio
68.90
P/S ratio
7.37x
EPS (TTM)
$4.83
Dividend yield
0.10%
52W range
$175 – $346
Volume
0.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A6.5
Quality
B7.0
Profitability
B+3.7
Valuation
D2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.6
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$365.00
+20.42%
12-Month target
$144.46
-52.34%
Intrinsic (DCF)
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Margin of safety
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1 Strong Buy2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 26.00% — above average
+ Free cash flow $60.76M — positive
+ Revenue growth 35.00% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.12x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- P/E 68.90x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $857.50M | $855.79M | $919.13M | $1.10B | $1.17B |
| Net income | $82.32M | $92.55M | $101.88M | $299.22M | $28.69M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.83 |
| Free cash flow | $90.26M | $42.12M | $87.36M | $189.77M | $60.76M |
| Profit margin | 9.60% | 10.81% | 11.08% | 27.32% | 26.00% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | VALDEZ, GLORIA L | Sale | 197 | $326.96 |
| 2026-05-01 | VALDEZ, GLORIA L | Sale | 106 | $326.96 |
| 2026-05-01 | VALDEZ, GLORIA L | Buy | 197 | $326.96 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
ESCO Technologies Inc trades at $303.11. representing a P/E of 68.90x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 61/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.64, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.17B. with profit margins at 26.00%.
Frequently asked questions
What is ESCO Technologies Inc's stock price?
ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE) trades at $303.11.
Is ESCO Technologies Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 61/100 (Grade C+, Hold).
What is the price target of ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)?
The analyst target price is $365.00, representing +20.4% upside from the current price of $303.11.
What is ESCO Technologies Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.17B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.64 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio7.37x
ROE8.91%
Beta1.18
50D MA$294.51
200D MA$234.08
Shares out0.03B
Float0.03B
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Avg volume0.3M
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