ESCO TechnologiesESE -4.23%82 PEG Ratio is 2.11 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 2.36. 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 860 Hardware companies, ESCO Technologies ranks better than 51.28% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for ESCO Technologies's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ESE'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.36 Max: 43.1
Current: 2.11
During the past 13 years, ESCO Technologies's highest PEG Ratio was 43.10. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.36.
ESE's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 51.28% of 860
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.205
vs ESE: 2.11
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
ESCO Technologies PEG Ratio Related Terms
ESCO Technologies PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
ESCO Technologies (ESE) has a PEG Ratio of 2.11 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, ESCO Technologies' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 43.10. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #419 out of 860 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is ESCO Technologies' PEG Ratio too high?
ESCO Technologies' current PEG Ratio of 2.11 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 43.10. The Hardware industry median PEG Ratio is 2.21. ESCO Technologies' value of 2.11 is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #419 out of 860 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' PEG Ratio compare to ST and NOVT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESCO Technologies ranks #419 out of 860 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts ESCO Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.21. ESCO Technologies' value of 2.11 is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ESCO Technologies' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 43.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 2.21, ESCO Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PEG Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.21, based on 860 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCO Technologies's current PEG Ratio of 2.11 is 4.3% below 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCO Technologies's current PEG Ratio is 2.11, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 2.36. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.11, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 4.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.21. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current PEG Ratio is 2.11 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.11 (11% below median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: $186.27 vs. price of $339.88 (82.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Hardware median (#419 of 860)
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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