Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Technology · Hardware, Equipment & Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
188.73
↑+188% vs avg
5yr avg: 65.53
30Y Low5.1·High97.8
P/FCF
↑
340.47
↑+156% vs avg
5yr avg: 133.15
30Y Low8.6·High134.8
P/B Ratio
↓
1.83
↑+46% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.25
30Y Low0.5·High1.8
ROE
↑
3.2%
↓+95% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.6%
30Y Low-1%·High19%
Debt/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 0.06
30Y Low0.0·High1.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ELSE Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Electro-Sensors, Inc. trades at 58.7x earnings, 20% below its 5-year average of 73.7x, sitting at the 88th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 27.5x, the stock trades at a premium of 114%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 340.5x P/FCF, 156% above the 5-year average of 133.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $27M | $18M | $13M | $16M | $22M | $16M | $12M | $12M | $14M | $12M | $12M |
| Enterprise Value | $17M | $8M | $3M | $8M | $15M | $15M | $4M | $11M | $13M | $11M | $12M |
| P/E Ratio → | 58.69 | 39.77 | 47.38 | 155.33 | 52.33 | — | 66.00 | — | 45.00 | 57.67 | 9.94 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.83 | 1.89 | 1.52 | 1.72 | 2.51 | 2.14 | 1.49 | 1.54 | 1.76 | 1.66 | 1.59 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.83 | 1.24 | 0.95 | 1.16 | 1.64 | 1.28 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 1.08 | 0.95 | 1.01 |
| P/FCF | 340.47 | 227.68 | 217.11 | — | 34.45 | 53.37 | — | 117.80 | 38.91 | 62.50 | — |
| P/OCF | 205.86 | 137.67 | 100.20 | — | 28.13 | 49.34 | 81.15 | 88.81 | 29.43 | 59.95 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ELSE EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 188.7x EBITDA, 188% above its 5-year average of 65.5x. The Technology sector median is 17.4x, placing the stock at a 986% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.83 | 0.37 | 0.87 | 1.74 | 2.00 | 0.43 | 1.40 | 1.63 | 1.54 | 1.57 |
| EV / EBITDA | 188.73 | 88.76 | 47.83 | 72.93 | 20.29 | 97.82 | 12.37 | 59.75 | 17.84 | 22.59 | 18.77 |
| EV / EBIT | — | 17.92 | 8.33 | 107.90 | 32.46 | — | 19.01 | — | 27.97 | 53.22 | 43.87 |
| EV / FCF | — | 100.14 | 52.61 | — | 23.78 | 49.87 | — | 107.31 | 36.19 | 58.03 | — |
ELSE Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Electro-Sensors, Inc. earns an operating margin of -0.0%. ROE of 3.2% is modest.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.9% | 48.9% | 49.6% | 53.6% | 54.3% | 51.6% | 52.9% | 54.0% | 54.8% | 54.8% | 55.3% |
| Operating Margin | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.3% | -0.4% | 5.1% | -2.7% | -0.4% | -1.9% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 15.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| ROA | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% | -0.9% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 8.9% |
| ROIC | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.4% | -0.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | -0.3% | -0.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| ROCE | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.2% | -0.3% | 3.4% | -1.6% | -0.2% | -1.1% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% |
ELSE Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $10M exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | — | 0.03 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.16 | — | — | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.69 | -0.72 | -0.57 | -0.51 | -0.08 | -0.68 | -0.08 | -0.08 | -0.07 | -0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -113.05 | -113.05 | -149.55 | -70.74 | -9.10 | -6.87 | -30.31 | -5.84 | -1.34 | -1.74 | -0.28 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -127.54 | -164.50 | — | -10.67 | -3.50 | — | -10.49 | -2.72 | -4.47 | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | -28.00 | -37.00 | 441.00 | -68.00 | -15.50 | -145.00 | — | 170.00 | 26.36 |
Net cash position: cash ($10M) exceeds total debt ($0)
ELSE Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s current ratio of 24.41x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 20.85x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 20.34x to 24.41x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 24.41 | 24.41 | 19.04 | 20.34 | 18.12 | 22.24 | 20.74 | 21.80 | 16.04 | 19.87 | 11.75 |
| Quick Ratio | 20.85 | 20.85 | 16.50 | 17.57 | 15.73 | 19.29 | 17.74 | 18.73 | 13.85 | 17.08 | 10.06 |
| Cash Ratio | 18.12 | 18.12 | 14.39 | 15.37 | 14.02 | 17.13 | 15.63 | 16.73 | 12.31 | 15.22 | 9.12 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.63 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.57 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.40 | 2.36 | 2.35 | 2.30 | 2.13 | 2.28 | 2.11 | 2.18 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 50.97 | 54.74 | 47.38 | 42.75 | 47.08 | 45.79 | 43.63 | 44.09 | 43.06 | 32.93 |
ELSE Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Electro-Sensors, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 1.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | — | 1.5% | — | 2.2% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| FCF Yield | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | — | 2.9% | 1.9% | — | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ELSE with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ELSEYou | $27M | 58.7 | 188.7 | 340.5 | 48.9% | -0.0% | 3.2% | -0.1% | — |
 FLUX | $28M | -3.3 | — | — | 32.7% | -7.6% | — | -30.1% | — |
 PESI | $218M | -15.7 | — | — | 9.6% | -19.0% | -24.5% | -21.7% | — |
 SIFY | $1B | -115.2 | 17.7 | — | 37.5% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 3.3% | 5.0 |
 MVIS | $201M | -1.9 | — | — | -1435.4% | -5743.8% | -182.1% | -98.3% | — |
 OSIS | $4B | 27.6 | 17.4 | 70.6 | 34.3% | 12.7% | 16.5% | 11.5% | 2.6 |
 NOVT | $5B | 94.5 | 27.5 | 102.3 | 44.4% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 7.4% | 1.9 |
 LYTS | $757M | 30.8 | 17.0 | 21.8 | 24.7% | 6.2% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 1.4 |
 SMSI | $18M | -0.6 | — | — | 74.1% | -110.8% | -101.8% | -48.3% | — |
 PCYO | $277M | 21.3 | 26.3 | 75.1 | 61.4% | 29.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 0.7 |
 HON | $137B | 29.5 | 20.0 | 25.5 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
| Technology Median | — | 27.5 | 17.4 | 19.8 | 48.6% | -0.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9 |
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What is Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 58.7x. The historical average is 33.2x. This places it at the 88th percentile of its historical range.
What is Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 188.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 28.1x.
What is Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s ROE?
Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 3.2%. The historical average is 5.0%.
Is ELSE stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Electro-Sensors, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 58.7x. This is at the 88th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s profit margins?
Electro-Sensors, Inc. has 48.9% gross margin and -0.0% operating margin.