ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) — Stock Score Summary

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. ESCO Technologies operates high-moat niche businesses in filtration and utility testing equipment. It is well-positioned to benefit from the massive capital expenditure wave hitting the electrical grid as utilities upgrade infrastructure to handle AI data centers and renewable energy. However, its growth profile is steady rather than explosive, making it a solid defensive play but lacking the extreme asymmetry of our top ideas.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$291.96
Market Cap$7.9B
P/E (TTM)57.47
P/E (Forward)31.83
Price/Book4.77
Return on Equity9.2%
Return on Invested Capital9.0%
Debt/Equity13.41
Gross Margin41.9%
Operating Margin15.5%
Revenue Growth33.5%
Dividend Yield0.1%
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 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (37), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does ESCO Technologies Inc. have an economic moat?
ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. 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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