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ESCO TechnologiesESE -1.10%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 29.36 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 16.38. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $188.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks worse than 69.83% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ESCO Technologies's enterprise value is $8,590 Mil.
ESCO Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $293 Mil. Therefore, ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 29.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ESE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.52 Med: 16.38 Max: 35.48
Current: 29.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ESCO Technologies was 35.48. The lowest was 12.52. And the median was 16.38.
ESE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.83% of 1896
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.015
vs ESE: 29.36
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
ESCO Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
ESCO Technologies's share price for today is $327.78.
ESCO Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $11.890.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ESCO Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $8,590 Mil.
ESCO Technologies's EBITDA 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 $293 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-EBITDA of 29.36 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ESCO Technologies. This is 79% above median its historical median of 16.38. Over the past decade, ESCO Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.52 to 35.48. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1324 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is ESCO Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ESCO Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA of 29.36 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 16.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.52 to a high of 35.48. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.02. ESCO Technologies' value of 29.36 is 95.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1324 out of 1896 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-EBITDA compare to CGNX and ST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #1324 out of 1896 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ESCO Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.02. ESCO Technologies' value of 29.36 is 95.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ESCO Technologies' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.52 to 35.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.38 vs. the industry median of 15.02, 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-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.02, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA of 29.36 is 95.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ESCO Technologies. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.36, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 16.38. 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 $188.06, compared to a current price of $327.78 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.36, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 16.38 and 95.5% above the Hardware industry median of 15.02. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.36 as of Jul. 26, 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 $188.06.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 29.36 (79% above median its 10-year median of 16.38)
GF Value™: $188.06 vs. price of $327.78 (74.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.5% above the Hardware median (#1324 of 1896)
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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