ESE (ESCO Technologies) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ESE ESCO Technologies Inc ESE
82 GF Score
Price $339.88
GF Value $186.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is ESCO Technologies Moat Score?

ESCO Technologies ESE -4.23% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

ESCO Technologies has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

ESCO Technologies has Narrow Moat: ESCO Technologies has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized engineering solutions and strong customer relationships. The company benefits from moderate switching costs and some proprietary technology, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or a dominant market position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes ESCO Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

ESCO Technologies  (NYSE:ESE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

ESCO Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

ESE vs ST, NOVT, CGNX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

ESCO Technologies Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
ESCO Technologies (ESE) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is ESCO Technologies' Moat Score too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #69 out of 2473 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' Moat Score compare to ST and NOVT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #69 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places ESCO Technologies in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. ESCO Technologies's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $339.88 — trading 82.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 $339.88 is trading 82.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.27. GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ESE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $186.27 vs. price of $339.88 (82.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges ET7:Germany
Address 645 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 300, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63141-5855
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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