ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)vsTeledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY)
ESE
ESCO Technologies Inc
$230.24
+1.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.34B
TDY
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
$618.60
+4.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $31.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated generates 405% more annual revenue ($6.52B vs $1.29B). ESE leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 15.8%. TDY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. TDY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ESE
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
TDY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 24.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Earnings expanding 25.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESE
The strongest argument for ESE centers on Debt/Equity, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 14.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TDY
The strongest argument for TDY centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 20.8%. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ESE
The primary concerns for ESE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TDY
The primary concerns for TDY are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
ESE is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
TDY generates stronger free cash flow (320M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TDY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Visit Website →Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is an American industrial conglomerate.
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