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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-17), ESCO Technologies's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 72.96%.
The industry rank for ESCO Technologies's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
ESE's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 80.47% of 2447
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.4
vs ESE: 72.96
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
ESCO Technologies 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
ESE vs CGNX, ST, NOVT: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 72.96% as of Aug. 17, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #478 out of 2447 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is ESCO Technologies' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
ESCO Technologies' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 72.96%. The Hardware industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 5.40. ESCO Technologies' value of 72.96% is 1251.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #478 out of 2447 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 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESCO Technologies' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to CGNX and ST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #478 out of 2447 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places ESCO Technologies in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 5.40. ESCO Technologies' value of 72.96% is 1251.1% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Hardware company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Hardware companies is 5.40, based on 2,447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 72.96% is 1251.1% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 72.96%. 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 $209.51, compared to a current price of $308.01 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 72.96% and 1251.1% above the Hardware industry median of 5.40. ESCO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 72.96% as of Aug. 17, 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 $308.01 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of $209.51.
GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESE:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 72.96%
GF Value™: $209.51 vs. price of $308.01 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1251.1% above the Hardware median (#478 of 2447)
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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