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ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$237.70 -2.94% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $235.99

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 56/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) β†’
ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $7.59B
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As of 2026-11-02, ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $237.70 (-2.94% 1D, market cap $7.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, ESE ranks #40 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), ESE carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.4x, gross margin of 42.1%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, KT (KT Corporation) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.28B) and TIMB (TIM S.A. American) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.66B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ESE leads on earnings multiple (25.4x) while KT leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

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Per ESE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000866706), ESCO Technologies Inc. generated $1.10B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $299.2M in net income, and $192.6M in free cash flow against $2.40B in total assets and $125.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $235.99 (-0.72%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) β€’ 17.6% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 56/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 51.8% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk C+
Cash (11)Whales (5)SEC (18)Macro (9)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.9% Base Target
$380 Bull$236 Base$184 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ESE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±6.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (56/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY ESE SCORES 56/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (32% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.03 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 8/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
64
Grade C+$260.43-4.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
61
Grade C$247.64-3.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
59
Grade C$238.23-0.2% Next Q
Current
56
Grade D+$237.70-0.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C+ (64) β†’ D+ (56)Full Audit β†’
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βš”οΈ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ESE Bull Thesis Could Fail

Gideon Ashmere Forensic Desk β†’

Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, ESE faces multiple-compression risk if 25.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 39.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($260.39) or 200D SMA ($287.53) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($235.56) toward Bear Floor ($183.74).

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Contract: β€œESE Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
YES 56%NO 44%Trade / Inspect Odds β†’
CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
1.91% Total Yield
0.11% Cash ($0.26/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
88/100 β€’ FORTRESS PAYOUT
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
14% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (12.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years β†’ $32,473

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $620/yr
$11.3K
Yr 1
$12.7K
Yr 2
$14.2K
Yr 3
$16.0K
Yr 4
$18.0K
Yr 5
$20.3K
Yr 6
$22.8K
Yr 7
$25.7K
Yr 8
$28.9K
Yr 9
$32.5K
Yr 10
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ESE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -27.46%β–Ό DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $240.0H $244.9L $237.7C $237.7VOL 193.4K
RES: $282.5SUP: $217.6SMA50: $260.4SMA200: $287.5
$371.7$332.0$292.2$252.5$212.7RES $282.5SUP $217.6$237.72026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
19.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +19.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Communication Services Rank #40 of 132 βš”οΈ KT vs ESE Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (ESE vs. KT, TIMB, VEON, TLK)

Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) ranks #40 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #34 by equity capitalization ($7.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ESE leads on earnings valuation at 25.4x trailing P/E, while KT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and β€” gross margin. ESE currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 56/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ESE ACTIVE
ESCO Technologies Inc.
D+ 56/100 25.4x 42.1% 8.5% -2.94% $7.59B Benchmark Subject
KT
KT Corporation
D+ 53/100 32.8x β€” 9.9% +0.64% $8.28B /kt-vs-ese β†’
TIMB
TIM S.A. American
D+ 54/100 32.8x β€” 9.9% -2.37% $8.66B /timb-vs-ese β†’
VEON
VEON Ltd. ADS
D+ 52/100 β€” β€” β€” -6.68% $6.09B /veon-vs-ese β†’
TLK
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk
D 51/100 32.8x β€” 9.9% -0.45% $11.11B /tlk-vs-ese β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-09-30 β€’ CIK 0000866706

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) reported GAAP revenue of $1.10B (+19.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $919.1M , and +28.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $299.2M, operating cash flow of $241.9M, and free cash flow of $192.6M (+123.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, ESE closed FY2025 with $2.40B in total assets against $125.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.03, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $1.10B $299.2M $241.9M $192.6M $2.40B $125.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $919.1M $101.9M $127.5M $86.2M $1.80B $92.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $855.8M $92.5M $76.9M $38.4M $4.18B $977.3M

3. ESE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ESE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $237.70 (-2.94% 1D, market cap $7.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, ESE ranks #40 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ESE compare to KT and TIMB in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), ESE carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.4x, gross margin of 42.1%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, KT (KT Corporation) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.28B) and TIMB (TIM S.A. American) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.66B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ESE leads on earnings multiple (25.4x) while KT leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ESE?

Per ESE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000866706), ESCO Technologies Inc. generated $1.10B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $299.2M in net income, and $192.6M in free cash flow against $2.40B in total assets and $125.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ESE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ESE last traded at $237.70 (-2.94% on volume of 233,997 shares), positioning the stock -8.71% below its 50-day simple moving average ($260.39) and -17.33% below its 200-day simple moving average ($287.53). Across its 52-week range of $193.68 to $362.15, ESE sits at the 26.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.3% ($222.72 to $252.68).

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Does ESE pay a dividend and is it safe?

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) offers a 0.11% cash dividend yield ($0.26 annualized) and 1.91% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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ESE β€” ESCO Technologies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:18:07Z

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
244.89$7.59B25.421.335.99.650.11%1.03$193.68 - $362.158.5%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$1095.4M$170.4M$299.2MN/A$192.6M$103.8M$125.0M
FY 2024$919.1M$146.2M$101.9MN/A$86.2M$71.3M$92.0M
FY 2023$855.8M$119.1M$92.5MN/A$38.4MN/A$977.3M

Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $855.8M to $1095.4M across the three periods, and FCF rose from $38.4M to $192.6M. Per market data, gross margin is 42.1%, operating margin 15.6%, and net margin 27.3%; FY 2025 net income ($299.2M) exceeds operating income ($170.4M), a relationship the source data does not explain. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 7.03 and Piotroski F-Score is 8/9. Per the SEC financials, reported debt fell from $977.3M in FY 2023 to $125.0M in FY 2025, and Debt/Equity is 0.08 per the RQD rating.

Open Questions

  • What are ESE's product lines, end markets, and customer concentration within Telecommunications Equipment?
  • Why does FY 2025 net income ($299.2M) exceed operating income ($170.4M), and what drove the difference?
  • What explains the gap between the RQD cash-engine pillar (FCF yield 2.54%) and the strong FY 2025 FCF of $192.6M?
  • What are the individual insider Form 4 and Congressional trades and 13F holder positions underlying the flow pillars?
  • What is the consensus rating and price-target distribution behind the average target referenced in the news feed?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ESE (D+ β€’ RQD 56/100) a Buy at $244.89?

Welcome to the ESE (ESCO Technologies Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 56/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Telecommunications Equipment. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $198.36 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $244.89

Pump the brakes on ESE β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ESE, but look at what you are paying: 25.4x trailing P/E with 42.1% gross margins. Unless ESCO Technologies Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

TA TapeReader_Pro Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $286.52 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $244.89

ESE cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ESE, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Telecommunications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $244.89 (52-wk range $193.68 - $362.15), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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