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ESAB Corp(ESAB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$66.95
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ESAB

10/23/2026: ESAB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

ESAB Corp is a global pure-play industrial company specializing in fabrication, welding, and cutting technologies. It is a major provider known for its broad geographic reach and a balance of high-margin recurring consumables and durable equipment. The company’s growth story centers on increasing industrial automation and digital service expansion, while maintaining operational efficiency through the ESAB Business System. Primary risks include cyclical industrial spending and intense competition from other global fabrication leaders. It may suit investors looking for exposure to industrial infrastructure growth, as the company has historically delivered steady margins and has initiated a shareholder-friendly dividend program.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitESAB offers exposure to industrial automation and infrastructure growth trends.
Momentum investorMixed fitStrong performance requires a positive upturn signal in the industrial sector to justify aggressive entry.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often priced reasonably relative to its earnings growth potential.
Dividend investorMixed fitIt offers a growing dividend but is currently more growth-oriented than a traditional income play.
Low-risk investorMixed fitIndustrial cyclicality introduces more volatility than a defensive stock.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is subject to broader industrial sector market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumAs a pure-play industrial, valuations can compress if growth slows.
Competition risk (Industrial fabrication)Medium / highCompetitive pricing from global players like Lincoln Electric impacts margins.
Business qualityStrongThe recurring nature of the consumables business provides high-quality cash flows.
Dividend incomeLowThe current yield is modest for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of acquisitions is vital to growth targets.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -23.29%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ESAB receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ESAB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.5%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-14.4%), moderate revenue growth (+3.7%), soft profitability (net margin 8.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ESAB's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.5% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ESAB's strongest growth driver at +3.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-14.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-29.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 103.8% and approximately 93.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.49% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 13.07%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 12.26%
BlackRock Inc 8.55%
Amvescap Plc. 4.46%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.20%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ESAB generates approximately $355 of gross profit, $173 of operating income, and $75 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.07%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ESAB has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.84
1Y Target Price 119.73
Price to earnings Ratio 20.84
1Y Target Price 119.73
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares
Beta 1.14
52 Weeks Range 62.74 - 136.86
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 62.74 - 136.86
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.63%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.21

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
ConsumablesWelding wires, electrodes, and fluxes.High-margin, recurring sales that happen every time a welder works.
EquipmentWelding machines and automated cutting systems.Durable products that drive new customer adoption and brand loyalty.
GeographyGlobal operations across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.Exposure to worldwide infrastructure spending and industrial cycles.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 20.84
Forward PE 10.66
Enterprise Value 6.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.39
Enterprise Value 6.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.39
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.62
Shares Outstanding 62.14M
Shares Floating 58.07M
Shares Outstanding 62.14M
Shares Floating 58.07M
Percent Insiders 6.49
Percent Institutions 103.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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