ESCO Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 74.06.
ESCO Technologies's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 118.98.
ESCO Technologies's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.99.
Therefore, ESCO Technologies's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 142.05.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
ESCO Technologies Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
ESCO Technologies Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ESE vs ST, NOVT, CGNX: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ESCO Technologies Cash Conversion Cycle vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
ESCO Technologies's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ESCO Technologies (ESE) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 142.05 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors.
Is ESCO Technologies' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 142.05. The Hardware industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.95. ESCO Technologies' value of 142.05 is 43.6% above this industry median. Overall, ESCO Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESCO Technologies' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to ST and NOVT?
ESCO Technologies' Cash Conversion Cycle of 142.05 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.95. ESCO Technologies' value of 142.05 is 43.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Hardware company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Hardware companies is 98.95, based on 2,475 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 142.05 is 43.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 142.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESCO Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCO Technologies (ESE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $186.27, compared to a current price of $339.88 — trading 82.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 142.05 and 43.6% above the Hardware industry median of 98.95. ESCO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 142.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ESCO Technologies (ESE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCO Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $339.88 is trading 82.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.27.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 142.05
GF Value™: $186.27 vs. price of $339.88 (82.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESCO Technologies Inc sells engineered products and systems for utility, industrial, aerospace, and commercial applications. The firm operates in three segments: Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Utility Solutions Group (USG), and RF Test & Measurement (Test). The Aerospace and Defense segment designs and manufactures specialty filtration and naval products. The USG segment provides diagnostic testing solutions. The Test segment provides its customers with the ability to identify, measure, and contain magnetic, electromagnetic, and acoustic energy.
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