ESCO TechnologiesESE +1.00%82 FCF Yield % is 2.33 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,490 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks better than 67.23% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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ESCO Technologies FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 2.33 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, ESCO Technologies' FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.53 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #816 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is ESCO Technologies' FCF Yield % too high?
ESCO Technologies' current FCF Yield % of 2.33 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 4.78. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.18. ESCO Technologies' value of 2.33 is 1194.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #816 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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' FCF Yield % compare to ST and NOVT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #816 out of 2490 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts ESCO Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.18. ESCO Technologies' value of 2.33 is 1194.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ESCO Technologies' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.53 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 0.18, 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.18, based on 2,490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current FCF Yield % of 2.33 is 1194.4% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current FCF Yield % is 2.33, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. 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 $186.21, compared to a current price of $346.51 — trading 86.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.33, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 1194.4% above the Hardware industry median of 0.18. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current FCF Yield % is 2.33 as of Jun. 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 $346.51 is trading 86.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.21.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
FCF Yield %: 2.33 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: $186.21 vs. price of $346.51 (86.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1194.4% above the Hardware median (#816 of 2490)
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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