ESE:NYE-ESCO Technologies Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 105.34

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 1.45B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 96.00
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ESCO Technologies Inc 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.

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ETFs Containing ESE

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -9.99% 25% F 15% F
Dividend Return 0.14% 50% F 5% F
Total Return -9.85% 25% F 14% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 12.58% 58% F 65% D
Dividend Return 0.34% 17% F 3% F
Total Return 12.92% 58% F 59% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 40.45% 56% F 70% C-
Dividend Return 2.13% 50% F 7% C-
Total Return 42.59% 56% F 64% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.97% 67% D+ 66% D+
Dividend Return 8.35% 67% D+ 60% D-
Total Return 0.38% 50% F 9% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.37% 83% B 49% F
Risk Adjusted Return 35.73% 67% D+ 58% F
Market Capitalization 1.45B 33% F 68% D+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.60 36% 25%
Price/Book Ratio 2.31 58% 37%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 34.75 17% 7%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 15.63 75% 23%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 8.38% 50% 51%
Return on Invested Capital 8.32% 58% 59%
Return on Assets 4.80% 58% 71%
Debt to Equity Ratio 7.25% 100% 89%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.