ESE
NEUTRALAt a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Key Strengths
Key Risks
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Ref P/E 66.65, PEG 1.67, Graham Number $80.68
- Forward P/E (34.97) is significantly lower than trailing P/E
- Price is ~4x the Graham Number
- P/E ratio is highly elevated
Ref Growth rates and 10-K backlog data
- 35% YoY Revenue Growth
- Strong order backlog
- Dependence on Congressional appropriations
Ref 25-quarter earnings track record
- Long-term history of beating estimates
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+189%)
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9 (Stable)
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.14)
- Quick ratio below 1.0 (0.84)
Ref Yield 0.10%, Payout 6.65%
- Very low payout ratio (6.65%) allows for growth
- Negligible dividend yield (0.10%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ESE and closest competitors.
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc.
Primary
|
+189.0% | +238.8% | +102.9% | +44.7% | +10.8% | +1.6% |
|
GDS
GDS Holdings Limited
Peer
|
-46.1% | +138.5% | +112.0% | +7.2% | -6.2% | +3.2% |
|
MANH
Manhattan Associates, Inc.
Peer
|
+9.2% | -15.7% | -16.6% | -33.1% | -2.5% | +6.1% |
|
SWKS
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Peer
|
-63.4% | -38.4% | +9.3% | -20.1% | +9.2% | +5.2% |
|
QRVO
Qorvo, Inc.
Peer
|
-56.5% | -12.4% | +42.1% | -11.1% | +6.2% | +2.6% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
Technology Sector Comparison
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $8.29B | 66.65 | 8.9% | 26.0% | $319.9 | |
|
GDS
GDS Holdings Limited
|
BEARISH | $8.25B | 64.36 | 3.7% | 8.3% | $41.19 | Compare |
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MANH
Manhattan Associates, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $8.01B | 37.17 | 71.7% | 20.3% | $133.83 | Compare |
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SWKS
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $8.94B | 22.78 | 6.5% | 9.7% | $59.46 | Compare |
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QRVO
Qorvo, Inc.
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BULLISH | $7.59B | 22.56 | 9.6% | 9.1% | $81.9 | Compare |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | Option Exercise | 1,349 | $321,602 |
| 2026-02-05 | VALDEZ GLORIA L | Director | Option Exercise | 1,349 | $321,602 |
| 2026-02-05 | CONNER PENELOPE M | Director | Option Exercise | 1,349 | $321,602 |
| 2026-02-05 | HESS JANICE L. | Director | Option Exercise | 1,349 | $321,602 |
| 2026-02-05 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | Option Exercise | 1,349 | $321,602 |
| 2025-12-01 | HESS JANICE L. | Director | Option Exercise | 5,623 | $1,152,546 |
| 2025-11-26 | SAYLER BRYAN H | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 9,783 | $2,152,260 |
| 2025-11-26 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | Sale | 3,216 | $702,364 |
| 2025-11-25 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | Sale | 3,700 | $823,370 |
| 2025-11-25 | TUCKER CHRISTOPHER L. | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $1,100,750 |
| 2025-11-25 | SCHATZ DAVID M | General Counsel | Sale | 2,498 | $563,674 |
| 2025-11-25 | SCHATZ DAVID M | General Counsel | Sale | 2,498 | $563,674 |
| 2025-11-17 | TUCKER CHRISTOPHER L. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 7,167 | - |
| 2025-11-17 | SCHATZ DAVID M | General Counsel | Stock Award | 3,795 | - |
| 2025-11-17 | SAYLER BRYAN H | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 19,467 | - |
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
ESCO Technologies Inc. recorded a $172.6 million after-tax gain from the July 2025 sale of VACCO Industries for approximately $270 million, using the proceeds primarily to reduce debt and strategically exit the Space business. The company faces significant risk from its reliance on U.S. Government defense spending, which accounted for approximately 23% of revenues from continuing operations in 2025.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Past News Coverage
Recent headlines mentioning ESE from our newsroom.