ESE (ESCO Technologies) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.70 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is ESCO Technologies Scaled Net Operating Assets?

ESCO Technologies ESE -2.07% 83 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

ESCO Technologies's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,314 Mil. ESCO Technologies's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $630 Mil. ESCO Technologies's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,399 Mil. Therefore, ESCO Technologies's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.


ESCO Technologies Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESCO Technologies's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

ESCO Technologies Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

ESCO Technologies Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.72 0.74 0.79 0.91

ESCO Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ESE vs ST, NOVT, CGNX: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESCO Technologies's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESCO Technologies's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESCO Technologies's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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ESCO Technologies Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

ESCO Technologies's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Sep. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Sep. 2024 )
=(2309.038-639.114)/1838.62
=0.91

where

Operating Assets(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2410.388 - 101.35
=2309.038

Operating Liabilities(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=869.517 - 210.403 - 20
=639.114

ESCO Technologies's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(2313.553-629.678)/2398.999
=0.70

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2405.805 - 92.252
=2313.553

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=820.385 - 170.707 - 20
=629.678

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.70 mean?
ESCO Technologies (ESE) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors.
Is ESCO Technologies' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.70. Overall, ESCO Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESCO Technologies' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to ST and NOVT?
ESCO Technologies' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.70 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Hardware company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on ESCO Technologies and its competitors. ESCO Technologies's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.70. 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 $347.55 — trading 86.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.70. ESCO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.70 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 $347.55 is trading 86.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.27. GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ESE:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.70
  • GF Value™: $186.27 vs. price of $347.55 (86.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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

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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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