ESCO TechnologiesESE +1.00%82 Current Ratio is 1.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks worse than 71.71% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. ESCO Technologies's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.45.
ESCO Technologies has a current ratio of 1.45. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for ESCO Technologies's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ESE'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 1.98 Max: 2.25
Current: 1.45
During the past 13 years, ESCO Technologies's highest Current Ratio was 2.25. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 1.98.
ESE's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 71.71% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs ESE: 1.45
ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
ESCO Technologies Current Ratio Related Terms
ESCO Technologies Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's Current Ratio 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 Current Ratio of 1.45 as of Mar. 2026. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, ESCO Technologies' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1787 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is ESCO Technologies' Current Ratio too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Current Ratio of 1.45 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 2.25. The Hardware industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. ESCO Technologies' value of 1.45 is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1787 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Current Ratio compare to ST and NOVT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1787 out of 2492 companies for Current Ratio. This places ESCO Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. ESCO Technologies' value of 1.45 is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, ESCO Technologies' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 1.96, ESCO Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Current Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.96, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current Current Ratio of 1.45 is 26% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current Current Ratio is 1.45, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. 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 $186.16, compared to a current price of $346.51 — trading 86.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.45, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 26% below the Hardware industry median of 1.96. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Current Ratio is 1.45 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 $346.51 is trading 86.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.16.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
Current Ratio: 1.45 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: $186.16 vs. price of $346.51 (86.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% below the Hardware median (#1787 of 2492)
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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