Electro-SensorsELSE +0.13%62 FCF Margin % is 1.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates ELSE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Electro-Sensors ranks better than 73.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electro-Sensors's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ELSE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35 Med: 2.78 Max: 7.3
Current: 6.98
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Electro-Sensors was 7.30%. The lowest was -2.35%. And the median was 2.78%.
ELSE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.71% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs ELSE: 6.98
Electro-Sensors FCF Margin % Related Terms
Electro-Sensors FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electro-Sensors's FCF Margin % 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, Electro-Sensors's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Electro-Sensors FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Electro-Sensors's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electro-Sensors's FCF Margin % 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.
Electro-Sensors (ELSE) has a FCF Margin % of 1.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Electro-Sensors and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Electro-Sensors ranks #649 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Electro-Sensors' FCF Margin % too high?
Electro-Sensors' current FCF Margin % of 1.55% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.78. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Electro-Sensors' value of 1.55% is 146% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electro-Sensors ranks #649 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electro-Sensors has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electro-Sensors' FCF Margin % compare to TRCK and AATC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Electro-Sensors ranks #649 out of 2469 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Electro-Sensors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Electro-Sensors' value of 1.55% is 146% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Electro-Sensors 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Electro-Sensors's current FCF Margin % of 1.55% is 146% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Electro-Sensors and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electro-Sensors's current FCF Margin % is 1.55%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electro-Sensors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electro-Sensors (ELSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.87, compared to a current price of $7.68 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.55%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 146% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Electro-Sensors' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Electro-Sensors (ELSE), the current FCF Margin % is 1.55% 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 Electro-Sensors (ELSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electro-Sensors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.68 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.87.
GuruFocus considers Electro-Sensors to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELSE:
FCF Margin %: 1.55% (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: $4.87 vs. price of $7.68 (57.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146% above the Hardware median (#649 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electro-Sensors Inc manufactures and sells industrial production monitoring and process control systems. It manufactures a complete line of monitoring and control systems for a wide range of industrial machine applications. The systems measure machine production and operation rates, as well as regulate the speed of related machines in production processes. Its products include motor drive control, position monitors, sensor targets, signal conditioners, speed sensors, speed switches, tachometers, temperature sensors, vibration monitors, etc.
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