ESCO Technologies (STU:ET7) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.20 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 122% Above Median

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STU:ET7 ESCO Technologies Inc STU:ET7
89 GF Score
Price €240.00
GF Value €185.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ESCO Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

ESCO Technologies STU:ET7 -0.83% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.20 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates STU:ET7 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €185.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks worse than 87.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), ESCO Technologies's current share price is €240.00. ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €33.33. ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:ET7' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 3.25   Max: 9.25
Current: 7.38

During the past years, ESCO Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.25. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 3.25.

STU:ET7's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.37% of 1971 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs STU:ET7: 7.38

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

ESCO Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.327. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €33.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ESCO Technologies  (STU:ET7) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


ESCO Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


ESCO Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

ESCO Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

ESCO Technologies Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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ESCO Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:ET7 vs CGNX, ST, NOVT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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ESCO Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

ESCO Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=240.00/33.33
=7.20

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, ESCO Technologies's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=11.327/333.9520*333.9520
=11.327

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

ESCO Technologies Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 5.469 241.428 7.565
201612 5.341 241.432 7.388
201703 5.816 243.801 7.967
201706 5.854 244.955 7.981
201709 6.666 246.819 9.019
201712 5.621 246.524 7.614
201803 5.454 249.554 7.299
201806 6.316 251.989 8.370
201809 4.699 252.439 6.216
201812 5.498 251.233 7.308
201903 5.821 254.202 7.647
201906 6.042 256.143 7.877
201909 7.411 256.759 9.639
201912 5.906 256.974 7.675
202003 6.261 258.115 8.101
202006 5.867 257.797 7.600
202009 6.675 260.280 8.564
202012 5.107 260.474 6.548
202103 5.319 264.877 6.706
202106 5.743 271.696 7.059
202109 6.640 274.310 8.084
202112 5.992 278.802 7.177
202203 7.144 287.504 8.298
202206 7.986 296.311 9.000
202209 9.919 296.808 11.160
202212 7.478 296.797 8.414
202303 8.265 301.836 9.144
202306 8.890 305.109 9.730
202309 6.250 307.789 6.781
202312 7.746 306.746 8.433
202403 8.868 312.332 9.482
202406 8.397 314.175 8.926
202409 9.494 315.301 10.056
202412 7.933 315.605 8.394
202503 8.285 319.799 8.652
202506 9.913 322.561 10.263
202509 11.552 324.800 11.878
202512 9.558 324.054 9.850
202603 10.316 330.213 10.433
202606 11.327 333.952 11.327

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.20 mean?
ESCO Technologies (STU:ET7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.20 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, ESCO Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1722 out of 1971 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is ESCO Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.20 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 9.25. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. ESCO Technologies' value of 7.20 is 418% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1722 out of 1971 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ESCO Technologies has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESCO Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CGNX and ST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1722 out of 1971 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places ESCO Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. ESCO Technologies' value of 7.20 is 418% above this benchmark. Historically, ESCO Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 9.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 1.39, ESCO Technologies has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.39, based on 1,971 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.20 is 418% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.20, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 3.25. 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 (STU:ET7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €185.60, compared to a current price of €240.00 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.20, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 418% above the Hardware industry median of 1.39. ESCO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (STU:ET7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.20 as of Aug. 28, 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 (STU:ET7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCO Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €240.00 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €185.60. GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ET7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.20 (122% above median its 10-year median of 3.25)
  • GF Value™: €185.60 vs. price of €240.00 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 418% above the Hardware median (#1722 of 1971)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ET7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ESCO Technologies Business Description

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Address 645 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 300, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63141-5855
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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