ESCO Technologies: 37% CAGR Outpaces Earnings Growth

ESCO Technologies' share price has increased 155% over the past three years, outpacing its earnings growth of 12% per year. The company's market cap has added $218m in the past week alone. The favorable sentiment is reflected in its P/E ratio of 53.04. The total shareholder return has been 80% in the last 12 months, including the dividend, which is better than the annualized return of 18% over half a decade.