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ESAB Corp (ESAB)

ESAB Corp (ESAB) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: ESAB (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $141.91

1 Year Target Price $141.91

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$141.91 Target price
52w Low $100
Current$112.48
52w High $135.72

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.48%
Avg. Invested days 35
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.78B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.92
1Y Target Price 141.91
Price to earnings Ratio 24.92
1Y Target Price 141.91
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 1.2
52 Weeks Range 100.00 - 135.72
Updated Date 11/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 100.00 - 135.72
Updated Date 11/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.31%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.48

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-27
When Before Market
Estimate 1.25
Actual 1.32

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.7%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.38%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.51%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.93%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.92
Forward PE 18.87
Enterprise Value 7738412849
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.43
Enterprise Value 7738412849
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.26
Shares Outstanding 60710966
Shares Floating 56688257
Shares Outstanding 60710966
Shares Floating 56688257
Percent Insiders 6.39
Percent Institutions 97.82

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ESAB Corp

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

ESAB Corp was founded in Sweden in 1904 as Elektriska Svetsnings-Aktiebolaget (ESAB). It has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions to become a global leader in welding and cutting equipment and consumables. Spun off from Colfax Corporation in April 2022, becoming an independent publicly traded company.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Fabrication Technology Solutions: Provides welding and cutting equipment, including manual welding, automated welding, and cutting systems.
  • Gas Control Equipment: Offers gas regulators, torches, and other gas control equipment for welding and cutting applications.
  • Welding and Cutting Consumables: Manufactures welding consumables such as electrodes, wires, and fluxes; and cutting consumables such as nozzles and electrodes.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

ESAB Corp is led by a CEO and a senior management team. It operates with a global structure, with regional teams focused on specific markets.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Welding Equipment (Arc Welders, MIG Welders, TIG Welders): Offers a comprehensive range of welding equipment suitable for various applications. Competitors: Lincoln Electric (LECO), Miller Electric (ITW). Revenue derived from this would represent a large portion of overall revenue.
  • Cutting Equipment (Plasma Cutters, Oxy-Fuel Cutters): Includes plasma cutting systems for precise and efficient cutting of various materials. Competitors: Hypertherm, Messer Cutting Systems. Revenue derived from this would represent a material portion of overall revenue.
  • Welding Consumables (Electrodes, Wires, Fluxes): A wide variety of consumables that match the machines. Competitors: Lincoln Electric (LECO), Illinois Tool Works (ITW). Revenue derived from this would represent a material portion of overall revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The welding and cutting industry is influenced by factors such as economic growth, infrastructure development, manufacturing activity, and technological advancements. There is a trend towards automation and digitalization.

Positioning

ESAB Corp holds a leading position in the global welding and cutting market due to its extensive product portfolio, global presence, strong brand recognition, and technological innovation.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for the welding and cutting equipment and consumables market is estimated to be significant, potentially tens of billions of dollars globally. ESAB holds a considerable position and can grow within this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global brand recognition
  • Wide product portfolio
  • Strong distribution network
  • Technological expertise
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to cyclical industries
  • Dependence on raw material prices
  • Integration risks from acquisitions
  • Potential impact from tariffs and trade barriers

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Adoption of automation and robotics
  • Increasing demand for specialized welding solutions
  • Expansion into new applications
  • Acquisitions to expand market share or product line

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Economic downturns
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
  • Changes in regulations
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LECO
  • ITW
  • HYPR

Competitive Landscape

ESAB Corp is a significant player in the welding and cutting industry, competing with other large corporations. Key competitive factors include product innovation, price, customer service, and geographical presence.

Major Acquisitions

Turbo Torch

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 105
  • Strategic Rationale: Expand ESABs brazing and soldering product offerings.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent strategic initiatives such as new product launches or market expansions. Detailed research needs to be undertaken for this.

Summary

ESAB Corp is a major global provider in welding and cutting solutions, supported by its wide range of products and strong distribution networks. Cyclical end markets and raw material price sensitivity pose risks. Automation, growth in new markets, and strategic acquisitions are key avenues for future expansion. Overall the company seems financially sound with a solid market position but faces challenges from economic factors and competition.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings, market research reports, analyst reports, press releases

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About ESAB Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters North Bethesda, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 2022-04-05
President, CEO & Director Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda
Sector Industrials
Industry Metal Fabrication
Full time employees 8000
Full time employees 8000

ESAB Corporation engages in the formulation, development, manufacture, and supply of consumable products and equipment for use in cutting, joining, automated welding, and gas control equipment. Its comprehensive range of welding consumables includes electrodes, cored and solid wires, and fluxes using a range of specialty and other materials; and cutting consumables comprising electrodes, nozzles, shields, and tips. The company's equipment ranges from portable welding machines to large customized automated cutting and welding systems. It also offers a range of software and digital solutions to help its customers increase their productivity, remotely monitor their welding operations, and digitize their documentation. In addition, it produces and supplies wire, strip, and welding powder. The company sells its products under the ESAB brand to various end markets, such as general industry, infrastructure, renewable energy, medical and life sciences, transportation, construction, and energy. It offers its products through independent distributors and direct salespeople. It operates in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. ESAB Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland.