Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). ESCO Technologies's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $281.37. ESCO Technologies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26 Mil. Therefore, ESCO Technologies's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,289 Mil.
ESCO Technologies's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($5,453 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($5,060 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($5,060 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($7,289 Mil).
ESCO Technologies's annual market cap
increased
from Sep. 2023 ($2,693 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($3,322 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2024 ($3,322 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($5,453 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. ESCO Technologies's Enterprise Value for Today is $9,076 Mil.
ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
ESCO Technologies Market Cap Related Terms
ESCO Technologies Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
ESCO Technologies's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $8,977 Mil as of Jun. 25, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #155 out of 2514 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is ESCO Technologies' Market Cap too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Market Cap is $8,977 Mil. The Hardware industry median Market Cap is 211.80. ESCO Technologies' value of $8,977 Mil is 4138.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #155 out of 2514 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Market Cap compare to ST and NOVT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #155 out of 2514 companies for Market Cap. This places ESCO Technologies in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 211.80. ESCO Technologies' value of $8,977 Mil is 4138.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Hardware company?
The median Market Cap among Hardware companies is 211.80, based on 2,514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current Market Cap of $8,977 Mil is 4138.5% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Market Cap is 211.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current Market Cap is $8,977 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 $186.16, compared to a current price of $346.51 — trading 86.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $8,977 Mil and 4138.5% above the Hardware industry median of 211.80. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Market Cap is $8,977 Mil 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 $186.16.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
Market Cap: $8,977 Mil
GF Value™: $186.16 vs. price of $346.51 (86.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4138.5% above the Hardware median (#155 of 2514)
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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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