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ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) closed at $343.50 as of 2026-06-19, trading 136.0% above its 200-week moving average of $145.54. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 117.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, ESE is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.16 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1815 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 $8.9 billion, ESE is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at 9.2%. The stock trades at 5.6x book value.
Over the past 33.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ESE would have grown to $12757, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.6% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming ESE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 28.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices ESE would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where ESE's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-05-07.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $255.31 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $303.70 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $374.73 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $489.12 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $704.04 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from ESE's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
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% | +31.2% | +16643.8% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 1 | 0.4% | +48.1% | +15355.8% |
| Nov 1994 | Feb 1995 | 12 | 16.6% | -1.6% | +12457.8% |
| Feb 1995 | Jun 1995 | 14 | 15.4% | +53.1% | +12457.8% |
| Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 | 2 | 4.8% | +43.9% | +12077.3% |
| Oct 1995 | Dec 1995 | 11 | 10.2% | +9.1% | +12077.3% |
| Sep 1996 | Oct 1996 | 1 | 8.2% | +161.2% | +11062.5% |
| Sep 1998 | May 1999 | 34 | 24.1% | +27.3% | +7991.7% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 | 1 | 0.0% | +52.6% | +6156.5% |
| Sep 1999 | Jan 2000 | 18 | 22.8% | +52.9% | +6254.7% |
| Jun 2007 | Apr 2008 | 43 | 22.6% | +29.1% | +924.9% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 3 | 9.1% | +2.0% | +808.5% |
| Sep 2008 | Jun 2009 | 36 | 38.7% | -15.5% | +762.0% |
| Jul 2009 | Dec 2010 | 75 | 37.0% | -38.4% | +807.4% |
| Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 | 3 | 6.5% | -19.2% | +909.9% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 1.0% | -5.1% | +917.8% |
| Apr 2011 | Jun 2011 | 12 | 9.2% | -1.7% | +919.2% |
| Jul 2011 | Feb 2012 | 31 | 30.4% | +1.7% | +922.9% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 2 | 2.1% | +17.2% | +959.5% |
| Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | 8 | 3.1% | +14.9% | +972.5% |
| May 2013 | Jul 2013 | 9 | 6.6% | +4.2% | +1014.0% |
| Aug 2013 | Oct 2013 | 9 | 9.2% | +4.9% | +1018.7% |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 | 1 | 1.3% | +5.7% | +1002.5% |
| Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 | 1 | 1.5% | +6.6% | +1003.6% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 7 | 2.7% | +12.5% | +999.4% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 5 | 2.7% | +9.8% | +971.3% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 2 | 2.3% | +13.5% | +985.2% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 7 | 7.6% | +72.8% | +991.7% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 4 | 3.0% | +0.3% | +345.7% |
| Jan 2022 | Aug 2022 | 28 | 24.9% | +20.7% | +343.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 8 | 11.4% | +33.7% | +333.1% |
| Average | 13 | — | +20.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESE below its 200-week moving average?
No. ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is currently 136.0% above its 200-week moving average of $145.54. It would need to fall to $145.54 to cross below the line.
What is ESE's 200-week moving average price?
ESCO Technologies Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $145.54 as of 2026-06-19. 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 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 74 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 3.6%. Return on equity is 9.2%. Price-to-book is 5.6x. 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 33.5 years, $100 invested in ESE would have grown to $12757, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That's 15.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. ESE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
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 2026-06-19