On August 20, 2024, Vinod Khilnani, Director at ESCO Technologies Inc (NYSE:ESE), sold 3,940 shares of the company’s stock, according to the SEC filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns 21,947 shares of the company’s stock.
ESCO Technologies Inc (NYSE:ESE) is a global provider of engineered products and solutions for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, utilities and industrial. The company’s offerings include filter products, electromagnetic compatibility testing and utility solutions, among others.
Over the past year, Vinod Khilnani has sold a total of 4,000 shares and made no purchases. ESCO Technologies Inc.’s insider transaction history shows no insider purchases over the past year, but three insider sales were recorded during the same period.
On the day of the sale, ESCO Technologies Inc. shares were trading at $120.01. This price gives the company a market capitalization of approximately $3.07 billion. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio is 30.86, which is higher than both the industry median of 21.67 and the company’s historical median.
ESCO Technologies Inc.’s GF Value is $110.19, resulting in a Price to GF Value ratio of 1.09, indicating that the stock is fairly valued.
The GF value is calculated based on historical trading multiples such as price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-sales ratio, price-to-book ratio and price-to-free cash flow, adjusted for the company’s past performance and estimated future business results.
This insider sale may be of interest to investors who track insider behavior and company valuation to understand market sentiment and potential future stock movements.
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