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ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)

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$201.22
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Profit since last BUY22.3%
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09/02/2025: ESE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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4 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $201

1 Year Target Price $201

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$201 Target price
52w Low $113.06
Current$201.22
52w High $205.31

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 4.99%
Avg. Invested days 50
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.19B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 47.38
1Y Target Price 201
Price to earnings Ratio 47.38
1Y Target Price 201
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 1.23
52 Weeks Range 113.06 - 205.31
Updated Date 09/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 113.06 - 205.31
Updated Date 09/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.16%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.24

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 2025-08-07
When After Market
Estimate 1.65
Actual 1.6

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.22%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.81%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.75%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.73%

Valuation

Trailing PE 47.38
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 5678355066
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.62
Enterprise Value 5678355066
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.62
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.12
Shares Outstanding 25824700
Shares Floating 25672064
Shares Outstanding 25824700
Shares Floating 25672064
Percent Insiders 0.45
Percent Institutions 99.64

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ESCO Technologies Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

ESCO Technologies Inc. was founded in 1990 when Emerson Electric Co. spun off its test and measurement, filtration and fluid sciences, and process and environmental instrumentation businesses. It has grown through acquisitions and organic development, expanding its technological offerings.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Test and Measurement: Provides RF shielding and test solutions for wireless and telecommunications, defense, and aerospace markets. Key products include shielded enclosures, test chambers, and related services.
  • Filtration and Fluid Sciences: Offers filtration and separation products and services for the energy, process, and life sciences markets. Key products include filters, separators, and engineered systems.
  • USG: Provides custom-engineered solutions for demanding filtration, specialty components and high-performance composites for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, space and industrial applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Vic Richey is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The company is organized into three main operating segments as described in the Core Business Areas, each with its own management team.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • RF Shielded Enclosures: Used for testing wireless devices. Market share data is difficult to precisely quantify, but ESCO, through its ETS-Lindgren brand, is a major player in this market. Competitors include companies like Panashield and Frankonia.
  • Filtration Systems: Applied in power generation. Market share varies by specific application and region. Key competitors include Parker Hannifin, Pall Corporation (Danaher), and Eaton Corporation.
  • Specialty Components: Used in aerospace and defense applications. Market share varies by specific application and region. Key competitors include Teledyne and HEICO.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries ESCO serves are driven by trends in wireless technology, regulatory requirements for testing and emissions control, and increasing demand for advanced materials in aerospace and defense.

Positioning

ESCO holds a leading position in niche segments within its core markets, providing specialized solutions and services. Its competitive advantage lies in its technical expertise and established customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars across the combined sectors of Test and Measurement, Filtration and Fluid Sciences and engineered components. ESCO is targeting specific high-value segments within this broader market.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition in niche markets
  • Technical expertise and specialized solutions
  • Established customer relationships
  • Diversified business segments

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to cyclical industries
  • Reliance on key customers
  • Potential for technology obsolescence
  • Sensitivity to raw material price fluctuations

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new products and services
  • Acquisitions to expand capabilities
  • Increased demand for testing and measurement solutions

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Changes in regulatory requirements
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • DHR
  • PKI
  • KEYS
  • IIVI

Competitive Landscape

ESCO competes with larger, more diversified companies in some of its markets. Its competitive advantage is its specialized expertise and focus on niche applications.

Major Acquisitions

VACCO Industries

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 150
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion of its filtration and fluid sciences business into new markets.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: ESCO has grown through acquisitions and organic development. ESCO has grown through acquisitions and organic development. Historical revenue and profit growth require detailed analysis of their financial reports, which are available on the SEC website.

Future Projections: Future growth projections would be sourced from analyst reports, which is subject to license agreements.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives should be reported by the company via press release or SEC filings.

Summary

ESCO Technologies Inc. operates in niche markets with strong technical capabilities. Its diversified business segments help mitigate risk but they also may experience cyclicality. Strategic acquisitions have aided growth, but maintaining a competitive edge in rapidly evolving industries remains crucial. The company's future success hinges on continued innovation and effective management of its diverse operations.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • ESCO Technologies Inc. Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports (FactSet, Bloomberg Terminal - Access may be required)
  • Company Press Releases

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market share figures are estimates and may vary depending on the source and methodology. Financial data should be verified with official company filings.

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About ESCO Technologies Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Saint Louis, MO, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-10-01
President, CEO & Director Mr. Bryan H. Sayler
Sector Technology
Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments
Full time employees 3242
Full time employees 3242

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. This segment also designs, develops, and manufactures elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions for U.S. naval vessels; and mission-critical bushings, pins, sleeves, and precision-tolerance machined components for landing gear, rotor heads, engine mounts, flight controls, and actuation systems for the aerospace and defense industries. The USG segment offers diagnostic testing solutions that enable electric power grid operators to assess the integrity of high-voltage power delivery equipment; and decision support tools for the renewable energy industry comprising wind and solar. The Test segment provides products and systems to measure and control RF and acoustic energy for research and development, regulatory compliance, and medical and security applications; and provides turnkey systems, including RF test facilities and measurement systems, acoustic test enclosures, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, and secure communication facilities. This segment also supplies RF absorptive materials, filters, antennas, field probes, test cells, proprietary measurement software, and other test accessories; and offers calibration and product tests, as well as feedthrough capacitors, high current power, telephone, data and control line filters, and a range of high-altitude electromagnetic protection filters. ESCO Technologies Inc. provides human machine interface devices, and positioning and tracking controls, communications and networking equipment, and electronic equ