ESE (ESCO Technologies) Interest Expense: $-18 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is ESCO Technologies Interest Expense?

ESCO Technologies ESE +1.76% 82 Interest Expense is $-18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. ESCO Technologies's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. ESCO Technologies's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 48 Mil. ESCO Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -2 Mil. ESCO Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ESCO Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $171 Mil.

ESCO Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	48.065	/	-2.399
	=	20.04

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

ESCO Technologies Interest Expense Historical Data

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ESCO Technologies Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-18 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-18 Mil mean?

ESCO Technologies (ESE) has a Interest Expense of $-18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors.

Is ESCO Technologies' Interest Expense too high?

ESCO Technologies' current Interest Expense is $-18 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to ST and CGNX?

ESCO Technologies' Interest Expense of $-18 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Hardware company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. ESCO Technologies's current Interest Expense is $-18 Mil. 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 $186.27, compared to a current price of $345.85 — trading 85.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-18 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Interest Expense is $-18 Mil 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 ESCO Technologies (ESE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCO Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $345.85 is trading 85.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.27. GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ESE:

Interest Expense: $-18 Mil
GF Value™: $186.27 vs. price of $345.85 (85.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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ESCO Technologies Business Description

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Address 645 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 300, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63141-5855

Website https://www.escotechnologies.com

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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