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ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) closed at $326.96 as of 2026-05-01, trading 137.7% above its 200-week moving average of $137.56. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 134.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 88, ESE is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.35 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1808 weeks of data, ESE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ESE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.9%.
With a market cap of $8.5 billion, ESE is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at 8.9%. The stock trades at 5.4x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ESE would have grown to $12143, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.5% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming ESE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 28.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ESE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ESE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying ESE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.7% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +12.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 77% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.9% vs +26.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ESE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ESE has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +20.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1991 | Oct 1991 | 5 | 7.2% | +31.3% | +15837.6% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 1 | 0.4% | +48.1% | +14611.6% |
| Nov 1994 | Feb 1995 | 12 | 16.6% | -1.6% | +11853.2% |
| Feb 1995 | Jun 1995 | 14 | 15.4% | +53.1% | +11853.2% |
| Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 | 2 | 4.8% | +43.9% | +11491.0% |
| Oct 1995 | Dec 1995 | 11 | 10.2% | +9.1% | +11491.0% |
| Sep 1996 | Oct 1996 | 1 | 8.2% | +161.2% | +10525.0% |
| Sep 1998 | May 1999 | 34 | 24.1% | +27.3% | +7602.1% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 | 1 | 0.0% | +52.6% | +5855.2% |
| Sep 1999 | Jan 2000 | 18 | 22.8% | +52.9% | +5948.8% |
| Jun 2007 | Apr 2008 | 43 | 22.6% | +29.1% | +875.5% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 3 | 9.1% | +2.0% | +764.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Jun 2009 | 36 | 38.7% | -15.5% | +720.5% |
| Jul 2009 | Dec 2010 | 75 | 37.0% | -38.4% | +763.7% |
| Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 | 3 | 6.5% | -19.2% | +861.3% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 1.0% | -5.1% | +868.8% |
| Apr 2011 | Jun 2011 | 12 | 9.2% | -1.7% | +870.1% |
| Jul 2011 | Feb 2012 | 31 | 30.4% | +1.7% | +873.7% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 2 | 2.1% | +17.2% | +908.5% |
| Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | 8 | 3.1% | +14.9% | +920.9% |
| May 2013 | Jul 2013 | 9 | 6.6% | +4.2% | +960.3% |
| Aug 2013 | Oct 2013 | 9 | 9.2% | +4.9% | +964.8% |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 | 1 | 1.3% | +5.7% | +949.4% |
| Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 | 1 | 1.5% | +6.6% | +950.5% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 7 | 2.7% | +12.5% | +946.5% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 5 | 2.7% | +9.8% | +919.7% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 2 | 2.3% | +13.5% | +933.0% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 7 | 7.6% | +72.8% | +939.1% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 4 | 3.0% | +0.3% | +324.2% |
| Jan 2022 | Aug 2022 | 28 | 24.9% | +20.7% | +322.1% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 8 | 11.4% | +33.7% | +312.3% |
| Average | 13 | — | +20.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESE below its 200-week moving average?
No. ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is currently 137.7% above its 200-week moving average of $137.56. It would need to fall to $137.56 to cross below the line.
What is ESE's 200-week moving average price?
ESCO Technologies Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $137.56 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ESE drops below its 200-week moving average?
ESE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is ESE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ESE as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 88 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.0%. Return on equity is 8.9%. Price-to-book is 5.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ESE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in ESE would have grown to $12143, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 15.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. ESE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ESE pay a dividend?
Yes. ESCO Technologies Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 10.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01