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ESCO Technologies NYSE:ESE Stock Report

Last Price

US$133.46

Market Cap

US$3.4b

7D

-6.3%

1Y

15.9%

Updated

19 Dec, 2024

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ESCO Technologies Inc.

NYSE:ESE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.4b

ESE Stock Overview

Provides engineered filtration and fluid control products, and integrated propulsion systems worldwide. More details

ESE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Trading at 26.5% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 16.5% per year

Earnings have grown 15.8% per year over the past 5 years

Risk Analysis

Significant insider selling over the past 3 months


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Consensus Narrative from 4 Analysts

Upcoming Acquisition Will Expand Opportunities In Military Aerospace And Utilities

Key Takeaways Strong military aerospace and regulated utility market positions drive revenue and margin growth potential. Strategic acquisitions and sector improvements promise additional revenue streams and earnings growth.
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US$147.75
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9.7% undervalued intrinsic discount
11.82%
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ESCO Technologies Inc. Competitors

Enpro

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Mueller Water Products

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Kadant

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Albany International

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US$2.4b

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for ESCO Technologies
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$133.46
52 Week HighUS$154.00
52 Week LowUS$96.69
Beta1.11
1 Month Change-8.75%
3 Month Change6.76%
1 Year Change15.94%
3 Year Change54.00%
5 Year Change45.60%
Change since IPO2,442.10%

Recent News & Updates

ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$148

Nov 19
ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$148

Recent updates

ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$148

Nov 19
ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$148

Earnings Tell The Story For ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Nov 12
Earnings Tell The Story For ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

These 4 Measures Indicate That ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 16
These 4 Measures Indicate That ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Oct 03
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)?

Sep 19
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)?

Should You Be Adding ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) To Your Watchlist Today?

Aug 23
Should You Be Adding ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) To Your Watchlist Today?

ESCO Technologies: Navy Contracts, Aerospace, And Renewables Rebound Drive Growth

Aug 20

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Price

Jul 27
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Price

The Returns At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Aren't Growing

Jul 11
The Returns At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Aren't Growing

ESCO Technologies: Growth In Aerospace And Increasing Power Demand

Jul 10

What Does ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Share Price Indicate?

May 29
What Does ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Share Price Indicate?

A Look At The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Apr 18
A Look At The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Slowing Rates Of Return At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Apr 05
Slowing Rates Of Return At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Does ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Mar 22
Does ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Price

Mar 06
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Price

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Jan 18
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

These 4 Measures Indicate That ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Using Debt Safely

Jan 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Using Debt Safely

ESCO Technologies: Why I Believe It Will Continue Its Growth

Dec 24

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE)

Dec 17
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE)

Here's Why ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Nov 15
Here's Why ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)?

Oct 29
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Using Debt Safely

Sep 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Using Debt Safely

ESCO Technologies: A Fairly Valued Stock

Aug 25

Returns On Capital At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Have Stalled

Aug 21
Returns On Capital At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Have Stalled

Here's Why We Think ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Well Worth Watching

Aug 06
Here's Why We Think ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Is Well Worth Watching

A Look At The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Jul 10
A Look At The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

ESCO Technologies: Trading At A Conglomerate Premium

Jun 13

Is ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) A Risky Investment?

Jun 08
Is ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) A Risky Investment?

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)?

May 25
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)?

Slowing Rates Of Return At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Apr 28
Slowing Rates Of Return At ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

With EPS Growth And More, ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Makes An Interesting Case

Apr 13
With EPS Growth And More, ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Makes An Interesting Case

Estimating The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Mar 29
Estimating The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Does ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 03
Does ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) Potentially Undervalued?

Feb 14
Is ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) Potentially Undervalued?

Do ESCO Technologies' (NYSE:ESE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jan 11
Do ESCO Technologies' (NYSE:ESE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

ESCO Technologies goes ex dividend tomorrow

Jan 03

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Dec 28
ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Calculating The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Dec 09
Calculating The Fair Value Of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Is ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 17
Is ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Using Too Much Debt?

Shareholder Returns

ESEUS MachineryUS Market
7D-6.3%-6.4%-4.0%
1Y15.9%14.1%24.0%

Return vs Industry: ESE exceeded the US Machinery industry which returned 14.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ESE underperformed the US Market which returned 24% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ESE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ESE volatility
ESE Average Weekly Movement4.1%
Machinery Industry Average Movement5.7%
Market Average Movement6.4%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: ESE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: ESE's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19903,262Bryan Saylerwww.escotechnologies.com

ESCO Technologies Inc. provides engineered filtration and fluid control products, and integrated propulsion systems worldwide. It operates through three segments: Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Utility Solutions Group (USG), and RF Test & Measurement (Test). The A&D segment designs and manufactures specialty filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices used in commercial aerospace applications; filter mechanisms used in micro-propulsion devices for satellites; and custom designed filters for manned aircraft and submarines.

ESCO Technologies Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do ESCO Technologies's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ESE fundamental statistics
Market capUS$3.40b
Earnings (TTM)US$101.88m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.03b

33.8x

P/E Ratio

3.4x

P/S Ratio

Is ESE overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ESE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.03b
Cost of RevenueUS$622.74m
Gross ProfitUS$404.02m
Other ExpensesUS$302.14m
EarningsUS$101.88m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)3.95
Gross Margin39.35%
Net Profit Margin9.92%
Debt/Equity Ratio9.9%

How did ESE perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.2%

Current Dividend Yield

8%

Payout Ratio

Does ESE pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy ESE by to receive an upcoming dividend?
ESCO Technologies dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJan 02 2025
Dividend Pay DateJan 17 2025
Days until Ex dividend13 days
Days until Dividend pay date28 days

Does ESE pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/19 03:07
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/19 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

ESCO Technologies Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard EastmanBaird
Kevin MaczkaBB&T Capital Markets
Joshua SullivanBenchmark Company