ESE

ESCO Technologies Inc.

Technology · $7.0B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$274.95

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$197.03

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$78.81

buy price

Overpriced

ESE is Overpriced: at $274.95 it trades 40% above its fair value of $197.03. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $78.81, 71% below today's price. Business quality is limited: none of the 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Owner Earnings. Earnings grow slowly (under 7% a year), but cash flow is steady, so we value it on its cash flow instead of its earnings.

Business quality

0 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth6.7% a year✗
Equity per share growth6.5% a year✗
Sales growth4.7% a year✗
Free cash flow growth6.0% a year✗
Return on invested capital7.1%✗

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Insider activity

Since Jul 17, 2026: no open-market purchases and 7 other filings (stock awards, tax withholding and similar). Why purchases matter

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About ESCO Technologies Inc.

ESCO Technologies Inc. serves global industrial and commercial markets by offering specialized engineered products and sophisticated systems. The company operates through three primary business units: Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Shielding and Test. The Aerospace & Defense division focuses on the creation and manufacturing of advanced filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works