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Electro-Sensors, Inc.(ELSE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ELSE•NASDAQ
$7.68
86.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 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$10M+8.2%
- EBITDA$91K+3.4%
- Net Income$306K-31.4%
- EPS (Diluted)0.09-32.0%
- Gross Margin50.85%+4.0%
- EBITDA Margin0.9%-4.4%
- Operating Margin0.02%+146.1%
- Net Margin3.02%-36.6%
- ROE2.1%-33.9%
ELSE Price & Volume
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Stagnant Operational Growth Masks Fortress Balance Sheet
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Operating leverage scale deficiency
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Electro-Sensors operates as a cash-heavy industrial entity with a $10.8 million cash position that provides significant downside protection but lacks a clear strategy for capital deployment.
- While the firm maintains gross margins consistently near 50%, its inability to scale operating income beyond break-even levels suggests a fundamental stagnation in its core hardware business.
- Investors should monitor whether management can pivot from capital preservation to growth, as the current valuation of 86.54x P/E appears disconnected from the company's inconsistent revenue trajectory.
Verdict Logic
while the $10.8 million cash balance provides a robust safety net, the lack of scalable operating income and a high 181.08x EV/EBITDA multiple suggest limited upside potential under the current stagnant business model.
ELSE Growth Metrics
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.88%
5 Years5.88%
3 Years3.95%
TTM11.89%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-12.87%
5 Years-
3 Years45.18%
TTM-31.54%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-13.1%
5 Years-
3 Years44.83%
TTM-31.54%
Return on Capital
10 Years0.45%
5 Years0.58%
3 Years-0.07%
Last Year0.01%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.68 | $27.13M | 86.88 | 8.2% | 3.02% | 2.1% | — | |
| $0.75 | $13.13M | -1.88 | 9.22% | -12.48% | -737.52% | — | |
| $14.34 | $266.22M | -19.12 | 4.33% | -30.06% | -34.48% | — | |
| $14.59 | $1.06B | -70.49 | 18.39% | -3.62% | -7.48% | — | |
| $0.38 | $125.32M | -1.08 | -74.28% | -5887.77% | -139.2% | — | |
| $218.72 | $3.61B | 25.11 | 11.33% | 8.42% | 16.74% | — |
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ELSE SEC Filings & Documents
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ELSE Frequently Asked Questions
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s revenue?
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) reported $10.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 72% increase from $6.1M in 1996.
How fast is Electro-Sensors, Inc. growing?
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) grew revenue by 8.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is ELSE profitable?
Yes, Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) is profitable, generating $0.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is ELSE's return on equity?
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Electro-Sensors, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) generated $0.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.