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ESCO TechnologiesESE -1.10%82 EV-to-EBIT is 45.14 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 22.80. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $188.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks worse than 73.73% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
ESCO Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,388 Mil.
ESCO Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $190 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
ESCO Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
ESCO Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $8,590 Mil.
ESCO Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $190 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 45.14 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 22.80. Over the past decade, ESCO Technologies' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.91 to 68.83. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1305 out of 1770 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is ESCO Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
ESCO Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 45.14 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 22.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.91 to a high of 68.83. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.70. ESCO Technologies' value of 45.14 is 118.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1305 out of 1770 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to ST and CGNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1305 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places ESCO Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.70. ESCO Technologies' value of 45.14 is 118.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ESCO Technologies' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.91 to 68.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.80 vs. the industry median of 20.70, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 20.70, based on 1,770 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 45.14 is 118.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 45.14, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 22.80. 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 $188.01, compared to a current price of $327.78 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 45.14, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 22.80 and 118.1% above the Hardware industry median of 20.70. ESCO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 45.14 as of Jul. 25, 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 $327.78 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $188.01.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
EV-to-EBIT: 45.14 (98% above median its 10-year median of 22.80)
GF Value™: $188.01 vs. price of $327.78 (74.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.1% above the Hardware median (#1305 of 1770)
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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