ESE (ESCO Technologies) Stock Based Compensation: $12 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ESE ESCO Technologies Inc ESE
87 GF Score
Price $332.78
GF Value $186.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ESCO Technologies Stock Based Compensation?

ESCO Technologies ESE -2.09% 87 Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ESE with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ESCO Technologies's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12 Mil.

ESCO Technologies Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

ESCO Technologies Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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ESCO Technologies Stock Based Compensation Chart

ESCO Technologies Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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ESCO Technologies Quarterly Data
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ESCO Technologies Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $12 Mil mean?
ESCO Technologies (ESE) has a Stock Based Compensation of $12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for ESCO Technologies and its competitors.
Is ESCO Technologies' Stock Based Compensation too high?
ESCO Technologies' current Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil. 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to ST and CGNX?
ESCO Technologies' Stock Based Compensation of $12 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for ESCO Technologies and its competitors. ESCO Technologies's current Stock Based Compensation is $12 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 $186.72, compared to a current price of $332.78 — trading 78.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil. ESCO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCO Technologies (ESE), the current Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil 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 $332.78 is trading 78.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $186.72. GuruFocus considers ESCO Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ESE:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $12 Mil
  • GF Value™: $186.72 vs. price of $332.78 (78.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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ESCO Technologies Business Description

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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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