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12/01/2025: ESE (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (24.62%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $255
1 Year Target Price $255
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 6.99% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.50B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 47.42 | 1Y Target Price 255 |
Price to earnings Ratio 47.42 | 1Y Target Price 255 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.22 | 52 Weeks Range 127.00 - 229.46 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 127.00 - 229.46 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.15% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.49 |
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 2025-11-20 | When After Market | Estimate 2.13 | Actual 2.32 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 27.32% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.81% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.37% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 47.42 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5627387322 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.02 |
Enterprise Value 5627387322 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.93 | Shares Outstanding 25824688 | Shares Floating 25786952 |
Shares Outstanding 25824688 | Shares Floating 25786952 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.42 | Percent Institutions 99.82 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ESCO Technologies Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
ESCO Technologies Inc. was founded in 1990 as a spin-off from Emerson Electric Co. It has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, focusing on engineered products and solutions for diverse industries.
Core Business Areas
- Aerospace & Defense: Provides specialty filtration, fluid control, and electromagnetic compatibility solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
- Filtration / Fluid Flow: Designs and manufactures filtration products, test equipment, and fluid control components.
- RF Shielding and Test: Provides RF shielding, EMC testing, and certification services.
Leadership and Structure
Vic Richey serves as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized structure, with each business unit having its own management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Product Name 1: Filtration Systems: Designs and manufactures filtration systems for critical applications in the aerospace, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular product level. Competitors include Parker-Hannifin, Pall Corporation (Danaher), and Eaton Corporation.
- Product Name 2: RF Shielding Products: Provides RF shielding products and services for electronics and telecommunications industries. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular product level. Competitors include ETS-Lindgren, and Keysight Technologies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries ESCO Technologies serves are characterized by stringent regulations, high barriers to entry, and demand for specialized products and services. Growth is driven by technological advancements, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory compliance.
Positioning
ESCO Technologies occupies a niche position, providing specialized engineered products and solutions. It differentiates itself through technical expertise, customized offerings, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market across ESCO Technologies' various segments is estimated to be several billion dollars. ESCO Technologies' is focused on key niche markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized technical expertise
- Strong customer relationships
- Diversified end markets
- History of strategic acquisitions
- Strong Free Cash Flow Conversion
Weaknesses
- Concentration of revenue in certain key customers
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Potential for integration challenges with acquisitions
- Relatively small compared to much larger peers
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new products and services
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Capitalizing on increasing regulatory requirements
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HON
- DHR
- CMI
- SPX
Competitive Landscape
ESCO Technologies competes with larger companies in some markets. It differentiates itself through specialized products, technical expertise, and strong customer relationships.
Major Acquisitions
PTI Technologies Inc
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 183
- Strategic Rationale: Enhanced ESCO's presence in the aerospace and defense filtration market. Added expertise and manufacturing capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ESCO Technologies has grown through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance. Please consult analyst reports for that information.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included acquisitions to expand product offerings and market reach.
Summary
ESCO Technologies is a niche player in specialized engineered products, showing steady growth through acquisitions and organic development. Strengths lie in technical expertise and customer relationships, while weaknesses include reliance on specific clients and sectors. Future success depends on capitalizing on opportunities in expanding markets and mitigating threats from competition and economic cycles.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q), press releases, investor presentations, analyst reports.
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate. Financial data is not real time.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.escotechnologies.com |
Full time employees 3242 | Website https://www.escotechnologies.com | ||
ESCO Technologies Inc. provides engineered filtration and fluid control products, and integrated propulsion systems. Its Aerospace & Defense segment provides filtration products, such as hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices used in commercial aerospace; filter mechanisms used in micro-propulsion devices for satellites; custom designed filters for manned aircraft and submarines; 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 aerospace and defense industries. The company's Utility Solutions Group 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. Its RF Test & Measurement 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 turnkey systems, such as 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, feedthrough capacitors, high current power, telephone, data and control line filters, and high-altitude electromagnetic protection filters. The company also offers human machine interface, positioning and tracking, communications and networking, and electronic equipment and instruments. It distributes its products through distributors, sales representatives, direct sales teams, and in-house sales personnel. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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