ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:ESP • US2966501049
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This ESP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ESP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ESP was profitable.
- In the past year ESP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ESP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- ESP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ESP has a Return On Assets of 11.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESP outperforms 92.39% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of ESP (18.06%) is better than 88.04% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.62%, ESP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESP is above the industry average of 9.54%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.62%) for ESP is above the 3 year average (11.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.29% | ||
| ROE | 18.06% | ||
| ROIC | 14.62% |
ROA(3y)9.44%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)13.45%
ROE(5y)8.74%
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 23.37%, ESP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESP has grown nicely.
- ESP's Operating Margin of 23.15% is amongst the best of the industry. ESP outperforms 98.91% of its industry peers.
- ESP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ESP has a Gross Margin of 34.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESP outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- ESP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.37% | ||
| GM | 34.4% |
OM growth 3Y57.16%
OM growth 5Y37.82%
PM growth 3Y67.53%
PM growth 5Y38.08%
GM growth 3Y19.19%
GM growth 5Y10.36%
2. ESP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ESP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESP has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, ESP has more shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for ESP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- ESP has an Altman-Z score of 5.17. This indicates that ESP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.17, ESP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.53 indicates that ESP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.53, ESP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESP has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that ESP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.81, ESP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. ESP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.08% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, ESP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 44.13% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.35% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.87% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.08%
EPS 3Y79.73%
EPS 5Y44.13%
EPS Q2Q%39.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.82%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ESP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
- ESP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.05%
EPS Next 2Y10.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue Next Year10.3%
Revenue Next 2Y10.15%
Revenue Next 3Y7.73%
Revenue Next 5Y6.69%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. ESP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.27, the valuation of ESP can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESP is valued cheaper than 90.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.50, ESP is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.22, the valuation of ESP can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESP is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ESP indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESP is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ESP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of ESP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y10.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
5. ESP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ESP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, ESP pays a better dividend. On top of this ESP pays more dividend than 97.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ESP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ESP decreases each year by -1.49%.
- ESP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of ESP decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 49.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.4%
EPS Next 2Y10.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
ESP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSEARCA:ESP (3/25/2026, 10:47:41 AM)
55.8
+0.3 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners26.74%
Inst Owner Change8.34%
Ins Owners5.24%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap165.17M
Revenue(TTM)41.13M
Net Income(TTM)9.61M
Analysts80
Price Target65.28 (16.99%)
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio0.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.49%
DP49.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)45.45%
PT rev (3m)45.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 | ||
| P/S | 4.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.64 | ||
| P/B | 3.1 | ||
| P/tB | 3.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.43
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)3.67
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)3.95
FCFY7.09%
OCF(TTM)5.79
OCFY10.37%
SpS13.89
BVpS17.98
TBVpS17.98
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number37.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.29% | ||
| ROE | 18.06% | ||
| ROCE | 17.89% | ||
| ROIC | 14.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 77.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 77.48% | ||
| OM | 23.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.37% | ||
| GM | 34.4% | ||
| FCFM | 28.46% |
ROA(3y)9.44%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)13.45%
ROE(5y)8.74%
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)45.82%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)45.82%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.59%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y146.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y81.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y146.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y81.96%
OM growth 3Y57.16%
OM growth 5Y37.82%
PM growth 3Y67.53%
PM growth 5Y38.08%
GM growth 3Y19.19%
GM growth 5Y10.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1136.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 171.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.17 |
F-Score6
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)737.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)456.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.16%
Profit Quality(3y)129.9%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.08%
EPS 3Y79.73%
EPS 5Y44.13%
EPS Q2Q%39.84%
EPS Next Y20.05%
EPS Next 2Y10.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.82%
Revenue Next Year10.3%
Revenue Next 2Y10.15%
Revenue Next 3Y7.73%
Revenue Next 5Y6.69%
EBIT growth 1Y36.61%
EBIT growth 3Y74.51%
EBIT growth 5Y47.29%
EBIT Next Year14.71%
EBIT Next 3Y7.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y815.93%
FCF growth 3Y105.49%
FCF growth 5Y23.64%
OCF growth 1Y232.33%
OCF growth 3Y111.47%
OCF growth 5Y28.6%
ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP / ESP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ESP.
What is the valuation status for ESP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP) stock?
ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP?
The financial health rating of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP (ESP) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.4%.