ESAB (FRA:O03) GF Score: 79/100 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 193% Above Median

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FRA:O03 ESAB Corp FRA:O03
79 GF Score
Price €76.00
GF Value €99.73
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What is ESAB GF Score?

ESAB FRA:O03 +1.33% 79 GF Score is 79 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 27.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:O03 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.73. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ESAB has the GF Score of 79, which implies that the company is Likely to have average performance.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 5/10
2. Profitability Rank : 7/10
3. Growth Rank : 7/10
4. GF Value Rank : 8/10
5. Momentum Rank : 4/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes ESAB is Likely to have average performance.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

ESAB  (FRA:O03) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

ESAB GF Score Related Terms

FRA:O03 vs CMC, GPGI, WOR: GF Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ESAB's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.

ESAB GF Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ESAB's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESAB's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 79 mean?
ESAB (FRA:O03) has a GF Score of 79 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on ESAB and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 27.00. Over the past decade, ESAB's GF Score has ranged from 18.00 to 85.00.
Is ESAB's GF Score too high?
ESAB's current GF Score of 79 is 193% above median its 10-year median of 27.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.00 to a high of 85.00. Overall, ESAB has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESAB's GF Score compare to CMC and GPGI?
ESAB's GF Score of 79 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, ESAB's own GF Score has ranged from 18.00 to 85.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good GF Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on ESAB and its competitors. ESAB's current GF Score is 79, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 27.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESAB stock overvalued right now?
ESAB (FRA:O03) has a current GF Score of 79. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.73, compared to a current price of €76.00 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 79, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 27.00. ESAB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESAB (FRA:O03), the current GF Score is 79 as of Jul. 14, 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 ESAB (FRA:O03) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.00 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €99.73.

Key valuation signals for FRA:O03:

  • GF Score: 79 (193% above median its 10-year median of 27.00)
  • GF Value™: €99.73 vs. price of €76.00 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:O03 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ESAB Business Description

Other Exchanges ESAB:USA
Address 909 Rose Avenue, 8th Floor, North Bethesda, MD, USA, 20852
ESAB, spun off from Colfax in 2022, is a leading manufacturer of equipment and consumables used in welding, cutting, and joining applications. Alongside competitors Lincoln Electric and ITW's Miller brand, ESAB is one of the top three players in the welding space. ESAB generated roughly $2.8 billion in revenue in 2025.
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