On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 152 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 12% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
If every debt were paid off today, $43.6M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
Executive selling isn’t always bad news; people sell for personal reasons too. Still, the thin buying side is worth noting.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades 21% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 19% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 11% a year on average.
There is $43.6M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $43.6M would remain.
Over the last 12 months, executives reported 155 sells against just 17 buys. Not an alarm bell by itself, but a number worth watching.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 45/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, ESP sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: ESP is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.