ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc
$288.77
+4.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.17B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$293.12
-1.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $51.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keysight Technologies Inc generates 385% more annual revenue ($5.68B vs $1.17B). ESE leads profitability with a 26.0% profit margin vs 17.0%. ESE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ESE
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
KEYS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-763.9%
Fair Value
$32.78
Current Price
$288.77
$255.99 premium
Margin of Safety
+10.3%
Fair Value
$265.36
Current Price
$293.12
$27.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 68.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 10.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESE
The strongest argument for ESE centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.0% and operating margin at 8.8%.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 16.3%. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ESE
The primary concerns for ESE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 52.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESE profiles as a mature stock while KEYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 17.0% margins and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
ESCO Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
ESCO Technologies Inc. produces and supplies products and systems designed for the industrial and commercial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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