Electro-Sensors, Inc.(ELSE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
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$27M mkt cap·58.7× P/E·Price updated May 6, 2026
AboutElectro-Sensors, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial production monitoring and process control systems. The company manufactures and sells various monitoring and control systems that measure machine production and operation rates, as well as regulate the speed of related machines in production processes. Its speed monitoring systems include a line of products that measure production counts or rates, such as parts, gallons, or board feet; and alarm systems, tachometers, and other devices that translate impulses from the sensors into alarm signals, computer inputs, or digital displays. The company's temperature application products consist of bearing, gear box, and motor temperature monitoring sensors. It also offers production monitoring devices that include a belt alignment and slide gate position monitors; vibration monitoring products; and tilt switches. In addition, the company provides hazard monitoring systems, such as Electro-Sentry, which integrates its sensors for monitoring temperature, belt alignment, and shaft speed with programmable control logic; HazardPRO, a wireless hazard technology monitoring system; and HazardPRO site system manager software. It serves grain/feed/milling, bulk material, manufacturing, food product, ethanol, power generation, and other processing industries. The company sells its products through internal sales team, manufacturer's representatives, and distributors in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Germany, Peru, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Tunisia, India, Australia, China, the Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. Electro-Sensors, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.Show more
- Revenue$9M+9.6%
- EBITDA$88K+33.3%
- Net Income$446K+62.2%
- EPS (Diluted)0.13+62.1%
- Gross Margin48.89%-1.5%
- EBITDA Margin0.94%+21.7%
- Operating Margin-0.04%+87.0%
- Net Margin4.76%+48.0%
- ROE3.18%+56.9%
- ROIC-0.07%+83.3%
ELSE Key Insights
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
✓Strengths
- ✓Strong 5Y profit CAGR of 19.0%
- ✓Momentum leader: RS Rating 93 (top 7%)
- ✓Trading near 52-week high
✗Weaknesses
- ✗Weak 3Y average ROE of 2.0%
- ✗Low quality earnings: Net income not backed by cash flow
* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
ELSE Price & Volume
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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ELSE Growth Metrics
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.9%
5 Years2.57%
3 Years2.88%
TTM5.36%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-8.58%
5 Years18.99%
3 Years2.85%
TTM-8.18%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-8.02%
5 Years18.77%
3 Years2.7%
TTM-9.12%
Return on Capital
10 Years0.68%
5 Years0.26%
3 Years-0.17%
Last Year-0.03%
ELSE Peer Comparison
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) competitors in Sensors, Controls and Smart Metering — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison
| Company | Market Cap | Stock Price | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Revenue Growth 1Y | Net Margin | Return on Equity (ROE) | FCF Yield | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FLUX | 28.38M | 1.33 | -3.33 | 9.22% | -8.36% | -67.4% | ||
 PESI | 218.49M | 11.78 | -15.71 | 4.33% | -22.35% | -24.89% | 0.09 | |
 SIFY | 1.1B | 15.27 | -115.21 | 11.93% | -3.62% | -7.68% | 1.96 | |
 MVIS | 200.82M | 0.66 | -1.87 | -74.28% | -78.63% | -137.37% | 0.66 | |
 OSIS | 3.96B | 240.27 | 27.59 | 11.33% | 8.42% | 16.74% | 0.72 | |
 NOVT | 4.95B | 138.90 | 94.49 | 3.3% | 5.49% | 4.1% | 0.26 | |
 LYTS | 756.54M | 24.30 | 30.76 | 22.09% | 4.34% | 10.9% | 0.29 | |
 SMSI | 17.96M | 0.87 | -0.60 | -15.53% | -165.35% | -141.94% | 0.13 |
Compare ELSE vs Peers
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ELSE Income Statement
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/Revenue | 7.09M | 7.84M | 7.5M | 8.26M | 7.62M | 8.61M | 9.03M | 8.55M | 9.37M | 9.79M |
| Revenue Growth % | -7.19% | 10.63% | -4.4% | 10.18% | -7.71% | 12.94% | 4.9% | -5.25% | 9.56% | 5.36% |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 3.2M | 3.54M | 3.45M | 3.89M | 3.69M | 3.93M | 4.19M | 4.31M | 4.79M | 4.83M |
| COGS % of Revenue | 45.2% | 45.17% | 46% | 47.13% | 48.43% | 45.66% | 46.38% | 50.38% | 51.11% | - |
| Gross Profit | 3.88M▲ 0% | 4.3M▲ 10.7% | 4.05M▼ 5.9% | 4.37M▲ 7.9% | 3.93M▼ 10.0% | 4.68M▲ 19.0% | 4.84M▲ 3.5% | 4.25M▼ 12.3% | 4.58M▲ 7.9% | 4.96M▲ 0% |
| Gross Margin % | 54.8% | 54.83% | 54% | 52.87% | 51.57% | 54.34% | 53.62% | 49.62% | 48.89% | 50.68% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | -8.09% | 10.68% | -5.86% | 7.88% | -9.99% | 19.01% | 3.51% | -12.31% | 7.94% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 3.71M | 3.89M | 4.19M | 4.4M | 4.13M | 4.24M | 4.88M | 4.27M | 4.59M | 4.92M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | 52.41% | 49.6% | 55.93% | 53.25% | 54.24% | 49.22% | 54.03% | 49.95% | 48.93% | - |
| Selling, General & Admin | 2.95M | 3.08M | 3.38M | 3.59M | 3.3M | 3.36M | 4.04M | 3.3M | 3.57M | 3.97M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | 41.58% | 39.25% | 45.08% | 43.42% | 43.28% | 39.04% | 44.77% | 38.57% | 38.12% | - |
| Research & Development | 767K | 812K | 813K | 811K | 836K | 876K | 836K | 973K | 1.01M | 949K |
| R&D % of Revenue | 10.82% | 10.36% | 10.85% | 9.82% | 10.97% | 10.18% | 9.26% | 11.37% | 10.81% | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | 15K | 10K | 8K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income | 170K▲ 0% | 410K▲ 141.2% | -145K▼ 135.4% | -31K▲ 78.6% | -204K▼ 558.1% | 441K▲ 316.2% | -37K▼ 108.4% | -28K▲ 24.3% | -4K▲ 85.7% | 40K▲ 0% |
| Operating Margin % | 2.4% | 5.23% | -1.93% | -0.38% | -2.68% | 5.12% | -0.41% | -0.33% | -0.04% | 0.41% |
| Operating Income Growth % | -41.38% | 141.18% | -135.37% | 78.62% | -558.06% | 316.18% | -108.39% | 24.32% | 85.71% | - |
| EBITDA | 483K | 718K | 176K | 289K | 156K | 736K | 108K | 66K | 88K | 130K |
| EBITDA Margin % | 6.82% | 9.16% | 2.35% | 3.5% | 2.05% | 8.55% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 1.33% |
| EBITDA Growth % | -24.29% | 48.65% | -75.49% | 64.2% | -46.02% | 371.79% | -85.33% | -38.89% | 33.33% | -15.03% |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 313K | 308K | 321K | 320K | 360K | 295K | 145K | 94K | 92K | 90K |
| EBIT | 205K | 458K | -17K | 188K | -169K | 460K | 73K | 379K | 436K | 399K |
| Net Interest Income | 19K | 38K | 119K | 207K | 33K | 4K | 109K | 406K | 440K | 359K |
| Interest Income | 20K | 38K | 120K | 209K | 36K | 5K | 110K | 407K | 440K | 365K |
| Interest Expense | 1K | 0 | 1K | 2K | 3K | 1K | 1K | 1K | 0 | 6K |
| Other Income/Expense | 34K | 48K | 127K | 217K | 32K | 18K | 109K | 406K | 440K | 359K |
| Pretax Income | 204K▲ 0% | 458K▲ 124.5% | -18K▼ 103.9% | 186K▲ 1133.3% | -172K▼ 192.5% | 459K▲ 366.9% | 72K▼ 84.3% | 378K▲ 425.0% | 436K▲ 15.3% | 399K▲ 0% |
| Pretax Margin % | 2.88% | 5.84% | -0.24% | 2.25% | -2.26% | 5.33% | 0.8% | 4.42% | 4.65% | 4.08% |
| Income Tax | 2K | 163K | -8K | -1K | -48K | 49K | -28K | 103K | -10K | -5K |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 0.98% | 35.59% | 44.44% | -0.54% | 27.91% | 10.68% | -38.89% | 27.25% | -2.29% | -1.25% |
| Net Income | 202K▲ 0% | 295K▲ 46.0% | -10K▼ 103.4% | 187K▲ 1970.0% | -124K▼ 166.3% | 410K▲ 430.6% | 100K▼ 75.6% | 275K▲ 175.0% | 446K▲ 62.2% | 404K▲ 0% |
| Net Margin % | 2.85% | 3.76% | -0.13% | 2.26% | -1.63% | 4.76% | 1.11% | 3.21% | 4.76% | 4.13% |
| Net Income Growth % | -83.36% | 46.04% | -103.39% | 1970% | -166.31% | 430.65% | -75.61% | 175% | 62.18% | -8.18% |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 202K | 295K | -10K | 187K | -124K | 410K | 100K | 275K | 446K | 404K |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 0.06▲ 0% | 0.09▲ 50.0% | -0.00▼ 103.2% | 0.06▲ 1996.6% | -0.04▼ 166.4% | 0.12▲ 428.8% | 0.03▼ 75.8% | 0.08▲ 175.6% | 0.13▲ 62.1% | 0.12▲ 0% |
| EPS Growth % | -83.33% | 50% | -103.22% | - | -166.36% | 428.77% | -75.75% | 175.6% | 62.09% | -9.12% |
| EPS (Basic) | 0.06 | 0.09 | -0.00 | 0.06 | -0.04 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.13 | - |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.44M | 3.43M | 3.43M | 3.44M | 3.46M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.43M | 3.44M | 3.46M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ELSE Balance Sheet
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Current Assets | 10.79M | 11.36M | 11.47M | 11.72M | 11.86M | 12.63M | 12.81M | 13.14M | 13.47M | 14.44M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 8.27M | 8.72M | 8.8M | 8.83M | 9.13M | 9.77M | 9.68M | 9.93M | 10M | 10.63M |
| Cash Only | 840K | 963K | 1.06M | 8.79M | 1.09M | 6.71M | 7.65M | 9.87M | 9.95M | 10.57M |
| Short-Term Investments | 7.43M | 7.76M | 7.74M | 45K | 8.04M | 3.06M | 2.04M | 56K | 56K | 56K |
| Accounts Receivable | 836K | 947K | 896K | 1.04M | 983K | 1.01M | 1.17M | 1.28M | 1.31M | 1.5M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 43.06 | 44.09 | 43.63 | 45.79 | 47.08 | 42.75 | 47.38 | 54.74 | 50.97 | 52.98 |
| Inventory | 1.51M | 1.55M | 1.62M | 1.7M | 1.57M | 1.66M | 1.75M | 1.75M | 1.96M | 2.07M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 172.64 | 159.98 | 171.28 | 158.96 | 155.45 | 154.45 | 152.08 | 148.29 | 149.63 | 114.26 |
| Other Current Assets | 174K | 141K | 155K | 159K | 170K | 188K | 214K | 179K | 197K | 246K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 2.27M | 2.06M | 1.81M | 1.78M | 1.49M | 1.29M | 1.26M | 1.33M | 1.44M | 1.3M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 1.03M | 1.07M | 1.05M | 1.06M | 989K | 1.02M | 975K | 951K | 910K | 860K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 6.86x | 7.30x | 7.14x | 7.77x | 7.71x | 8.46x | 9.26x | 9.00x | 10.30x | 11.08x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 1.03M | 800K | 565K | 489K | 228K | 38K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | -198K | -182K | -192K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 198K | 182K | 192K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 13.06M▲ 0% | 13.41M▲ 2.7% | 13.28M▼ 1.0% | 13.5M▲ 1.7% | 13.34M▼ 1.1% | 13.91M▲ 4.3% | 14.07M▲ 1.1% | 14.47M▲ 2.8% | 14.92M▲ 3.1% | 15.74M▲ 0% |
| Asset Turnover | 0.54x | 0.58x | 0.56x | 0.61x | 0.57x | 0.62x | 0.64x | 0.59x | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Asset Growth % | -2.7% | 2.73% | -1.04% | 1.67% | -1.15% | 4.29% | 1.15% | 2.83% | 3.07% | 16.84% |
| Total Current Liabilities | 543K | 708K | 526K | 565K | 533K | 697K | 630K | 690K | 552K | 1.05M |
| Accounts Payable | 239K | 178K | 116K | 129K | 197K | 349K | 274K | 291K | 146K | 381K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 27.24 | 18.35 | 12.28 | 12.1 | 19.48 | 32.41 | 23.88 | 24.64 | 11.12 | 21.17 |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5K | 6K | 6K | 6K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 0 | 236K | 0 | 72K | 73K | 61K | 22K | 0 | 56K | 668K |
| Current Ratio | 19.87x | 16.04x | 21.80x | 20.74x | 22.24x | 18.12x | 20.34x | 19.04x | 24.41x | 24.41x |
| Quick Ratio | 17.08x | 13.85x | 18.73x | 17.74x | 19.29x | 15.73x | 17.57x | 16.50x | 20.85x | 20.85x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 188.46 | 185.72 | 202.63 | 192.65 | 183.05 | 164.78 | 175.58 | 178.38 | 189.48 | 146.06 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 195K | 23K | 24K | 41K | 35K | 29K | 30K | 27K | 31K | 0 |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | 0 | 24K | 19K | 12K | 6K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 60K | 23K | 29K | 22K | 23K | 23K | 30K | 27K | 31K | 31K |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 195K | -23K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 738K | 708K | 550K | 606K | 568K | 726K | 660K | 717K | 583K | 1.05M |
| Total Debt | 0 | 0 | 29K | 24K | 18K | 12K | 6K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | -840K | -963K | -1.03M | -8.76M | -1.07M | -6.7M | -7.64M | -9.87M | -9.95M | -10.57M |
| Debt / Equity | - | - | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | - | - | 0.00x |
| Debt / EBITDA | - | - | 0.16x | 0.08x | 0.12x | 0.02x | 0.06x | - | - | 0.00x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.74x | -1.34x | -5.84x | -30.31x | -6.87x | -9.10x | -70.74x | -149.55x | -113.05x | -113.05x |
| Interest Coverage | 170.00x | - | -145.00x | -15.50x | -68.00x | 441.00x | -37.00x | -28.00x | - | 66.50x |
| Total Equity | 12.32M▲ 0% | 12.71M▲ 3.1% | 12.72M▲ 0.1% | 12.89M▲ 1.3% | 12.77M▼ 0.9% | 13.19M▲ 3.2% | 13.41M▲ 1.7% | 13.76M▲ 2.5% | 14.33M▲ 4.2% | 14.69M▲ 0% |
| Equity Growth % | 2.33% | 3.14% | 0.14% | 1.3% | -0.91% | 3.24% | 1.71% | 2.54% | 4.2% | 16.11% |
| Book Value per Share | 3.63 | 3.74 | 3.75 | 3.79 | 3.76 | 3.83 | 3.91 | 4.01 | 4.17 | 4.24 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 12.32M | 12.71M | 12.72M | 12.89M | 12.77M | 13.19M | 13.41M | 13.76M | 14.33M | 14.69M |
| Common Stock | 339K | 339K | 339K | 339K | 339K | 339K | 342K | 342K | 344K | 348K |
| Retained Earnings | 10.06M | 10.35M | 10.34M | 10.52M | 10.4M | 10.81M | 10.91M | 11.18M | 11.63M | 11.83M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -29K | 12K | 32K | 0 | 1K | 0 | 1K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ELSE Cash Flow Statement
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operations | 196K | 468K | 130K | 152K | 331K | 769K | -147K | 130K | 129K | 129K |
| Operating CF Margin % | 2.77% | 5.97% | 1.73% | 1.84% | 4.34% | 8.93% | -1.63% | 1.52% | 1.38% | - |
| Operating CF Growth % | 164.05% | 138.78% | -72.22% | 16.92% | 117.76% | 132.33% | -119.12% | 188.44% | -0.77% | -659.37% |
| Net Income | 202K | 295K | -10K | 187K | -124K | 410K | 100K | 275K | 446K | 404K |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 313K | 308K | 321K | 320K | 360K | 295K | 145K | 94K | 92K | 90K |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 74K | 51K | 15K | 11K | 6K | 5K | 3K | 67K | 132K | 186K |
| Deferred Taxes | -18K | -4K | -16K | -2K | -43K | 38K | -48K | -99K | -146K | -150K |
| Other Non-Cash Items | -280K | -79K | -114K | -182K | 0 | -9K | -8K | -191K | 0 | 26K |
| Working Capital Changes | -95K | -103K | -66K | -182K | 132K | 30K | -339K | -16K | -395K | -191K |
| Change in Receivables | -81K | -135K | 6K | -140K | 79K | -48K | -156K | -122K | -26K | -268K |
| Change in Inventory | 49K | -37K | -66K | -77K | 123K | -91K | -82K | -6K | -213K | -67K |
| Change in Payables | 103K | -61K | -62K | 13K | 68K | 152K | -75K | 17K | -145K | 161K |
| Cash from Investing | 465K | -345K | 115K | 7.58M | -8.02M | 4.86M | 964K | 2.1M | -51K | -40K |
| Capital Expenditures | -8K | -114K | -32K | -257K | -25K | -141K | -65K | -70K | -51K | -40K |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 0.11% | 1.45% | 0.43% | 3.11% | 0.33% | 1.64% | 0.72% | 0.82% | 0.54% | - |
| Acquisitions | -473K | 231K | 0 | 150K | 8M | -5M | -1.03M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 473K | -231K | 147K | -150K | -8M | 5M | 1.03M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Financing | -390K | 0 | -151K | -5K | -6K | -6K | 116K | -6K | 0 | 0 |
| Debt Issued (Net) | -390K | 0 | -1K | -5K | -6K | -6K | -6K | -6K | 0 | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | 0 | -150K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Change in Cash | 271K▲ 0% | 123K▼ 54.6% | 94K▼ 23.6% | 7.73M▲ 8121.3% | -7.7M▼ 199.6% | 5.62M▲ 173.1% | 933K▼ 83.4% | 2.22M▲ 138.4% | 78K▼ 96.5% | 325K▲ 0% |
| Free Cash Flow | 188K▲ 0% | 354K▲ 88.3% | 98K▼ 72.3% | -105K▼ 207.1% | 306K▲ 391.4% | 628K▲ 105.2% | -212K▼ 133.8% | 60K▲ 128.3% | 78K▲ 30.0% | 325K▲ 0% |
| FCF Margin % | 2.65% | 4.52% | 1.31% | -1.27% | 4.02% | 7.3% | -2.35% | 0.7% | 0.83% | 3.32% |
| FCF Growth % | 150% | 88.3% | -72.32% | -207.14% | 391.43% | 105.23% | -133.76% | 128.3% | 30% | -5.8% |
| FCF per Share | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.03 | -0.03 | 0.09 | 0.18 | -0.06 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 0.97x | 1.59x | -13.00x | 0.81x | -2.67x | 1.88x | -1.47x | 0.47x | 0.29x | 0.80x |
| Interest Paid | 10K | 0 | 1K | 0 | 3K | 1K | 1K | 1K | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 90K | 196K | 1K | 0 | 20K | 15K | 28K | 115K | 171K | -101K |
ELSE Key Ratios
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 1.66% | 2.36% | -0.08% | 1.46% | -0.97% | 3.16% | 0.75% | 2.02% | 3.18% | 2.8% |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 1.09% | 2.65% | -0.93% | -0.29% | -1.93% | 3.64% | -0.45% | -0.43% | -0.07% | -0.07% |
| Gross Margin | 54.8% | 54.83% | 54% | 52.87% | 51.57% | 54.34% | 53.62% | 49.62% | 48.89% | 50.68% |
| Net Margin | 2.85% | 3.76% | -0.13% | 2.26% | -1.63% | 4.76% | 1.11% | 3.21% | 4.76% | 4.13% |
| Debt / Equity | - | - | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | - | - | 0.00x |
| Interest Coverage | 170.00x | - | -145.00x | -15.50x | -68.00x | 441.00x | -37.00x | -28.00x | - | 66.50x |
| FCF Conversion | 0.97x | 1.59x | -13.00x | 0.81x | -2.67x | 1.88x | -1.47x | 0.47x | 0.29x | 0.80x |
| Revenue Growth | -7.19% | 10.63% | -4.4% | 10.18% | -7.71% | 12.94% | 4.9% | -5.25% | 9.56% | 5.36% |
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Growth & Financials
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) reported $9.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 58% increase from $6.2M in 1995.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) grew revenue by 9.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) is profitable, generating $0.4M in net income for fiscal year 2024 (4.8% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) generated $0.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2024. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
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