ESCO Technologies Inc. is a global provider of engineered products and solutions serving diverse end-markets. The Company’s segments include Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Utility Solutions Group (USG), and RF Test and Measurement (Test). The A&D segment designs and manufactures specialty filtration and naval products, including hydraulic filter elements and filter mechanisms used in micro-propulsion devices for satellites, and custom-designed filters for manned aircraft and submarines. The USG segments operations consist of Doble Engineering Company and related subsidiaries, including Morgan Schaffer and Altanova (collectively, Doble), and NRG Systems, Inc. (NRG). Doble is engaged in the development, manufacture and delivery of diagnostic testing solutions. The Test segments operations consist of ETS-Lindgren Inc. and related subsidiaries (ETS-Lindgren). ETS-Lindgren is engaged in designing and manufacturing products and systems to measure and control RF and acoustic energy.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 1.10B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 7.10%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 7.10%.
Fairly Valued
The company’s latest PE is 28.49, at a medium 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 26.28M shares, increasing 0.38% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Chuck Royce
Star Investor Chuck Royce holds 317.75K shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 0.44.