What is ESCO Technologies Inc.'s (ESE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (56), Value (37), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does ESCO Technologies Inc. have an economic moat?

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is ESCO Technologies Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is ESCO Technologies Inc. in?

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry (United States).

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ESCO Technologies Inc. · Technology · United States · $7.2B · Avg Vol: $53M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

50.7x

ROE

9.5%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

0.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ESCO Technologies Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered products and solutions for utility, defense, aerospace, and commercial applications globally. Its competitive moat is built on specialized technical expertise, proprietary technologies, and a diverse portfolio of critical products like test and measurement systems, filtration, and utility infrastructure solutions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	857.5M	855.8M	919.1M	1.1B	8.5%	1.3B	1.3B	1.6B	19.1%
EPS	3.18	3.59	3.96	11.58	53.8%	5.40	16.05	17.72	23.7%
Shares	25.9M	25.8M	25.8M	25.8M	-0.1%	25.9M	—	—	—
Debt	177.9M	138.6M	156.8M	230.4M	9.0%	150.7M	—	—	—
Equity	1.0B	1.1B	1.2B	1.5B	13.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	135.3M	76.9M	127.5M	241.9M	21.4%	244.0M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-55.9M	-52.5M	-104.6M	-255.8M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-32.1M	-78.3M	-0.8M	49.5M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-9.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$270.91

RSI (14)

31.8

52W High

$362.06

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

9.0%56.9

ROE

9.5%55.5

GP/Assets

22.5%54.8

Op. Margin

14.8%73.7

FCF/Assets

13.3%87.8

Piotroski

38.2

Int. Cover

9.7x48.0

D/E Ratio

0.09x64.7

Current Ratio

1.38x26.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

50.7x29.6

EV/EBITDA

23.2x40.2

P/FCF

22.4x60.0

P/B

4.4x35.4

P/S

5.5x30.8

Div Yield

0.1%5.3

Momentum

52W High %

75%68.2

RS 6M

-13%48.2

SMA 50/200

1.11x70.9

EPS Rev 4W

+1.5%56.9

EPS Rev 12W

+0.6%35.9

EPS Improve

+71%48.9

Q Growth

26%46.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.2B

P/E (Forward)

29.7x

Gross Margin

42.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ESE are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
ESE	ESCO Technologies Inc.(you)	$7.2B	53	Hold
BMI	Badger Meter, Inc.	$3.9B	59	Hold
TRMB	Trimble Inc.	$14.2B	44	Hold
ST	Sensata Technologies Holding plc	$6.0B	74	Buy
FTV	Fortive Corporation	$18.0B	60	Hold
NOVT	Novanta Inc.	$5.4B	74	Buy
MKSI	MKS Inc.	$17.3B	67	Buy
VNT	Vontier Corporation	$4.4B	77	Buy
ITRI	Itron, Inc.	$4.3B	78	Buy
CGNX	Cognex Corporation	$10.2B	85	Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.6% · P/E 35.1x · Gross margin 51.3%

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE): Stock Score Summary

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$270.91
Market Cap	$7.2B
P/E (TTM)	50.74
P/E (Forward)	29.70
Price/Book	4.39
Return on Equity	9.5%
Return on Invested Capital	9.0%
Debt/Equity	0.09x
Gross Margin	42.0%
Operating Margin	14.8%
Revenue Growth	14.4%
Dividend Yield	0.1%
Free Cash Flow	$320M

ESCO Technologies Inc. operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESCO Technologies Inc.’s (ESE) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (37), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does ESCO Technologies Inc. have an economic moat?: ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is ESCO Technologies Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is ESCO Technologies Inc. in?: ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry (United States).