Esab Corp (ESAB) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Esab Corp (ESAB) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, ESAB is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Esab Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.06B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 14 General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For ESAB, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 34.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How ESAB ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Esab Corp (ESAB) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.06B | 4/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 33.00x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.60x | 7/12 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.60% | – |
| EPS | $1.98 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $40.84 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $48.29 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.16 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.8% | 2/7 |
| ROA | 2.6% | 2/7 |
| ROIC | 6.3% | 2/9 |
| Gross Margin | 37.0% | 5/11 |
| Operating Margin | 12.1% | 2/11 |
| Net Margin | 5.8% | 2/7 |
| EBT Margin | 8.7% | 3/11 |
| Tax Rate | 21.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96x | 8/12 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.22x | 7/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.57x | 3/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.59x | 3/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.3x | 4/10 |
| Working Capital | $749M | 2/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $259M | 4/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | $197M | 3/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$62M | 7/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -16.5% | 4/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -23.8% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 6.5% | 5/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.1% | 6/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.46x | 3/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.4x | 8/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.2x | 3/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 7.7x | 2/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 67 days | 2/9 |
| Days Inventory | 112 days | 6/9 |
| Payables Period | 79 days | 2/11 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 101 days | 4/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.00B | 2/9 |
| Operating Income | $362M | 3/11 |
| Net Income | $173M | 3/7 |
| R&D Expense | $49M | 4/9 |
| SG&A Expense | $697M | 2/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.89B | 3/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | ESAB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.39 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 19.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 62M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -32.7% | – |
| EPS Growth | -61.5% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.53B | 23.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $217M | 3.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $554M | 8.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $582M | 8.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.98B | 60.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $372M | 5.7% of assets |
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Esab Corp (ESAB) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Esab Corp (General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ESAB Esab Corp | ▶ | $4.06B |
| SYM Symbotic Inc. | ▲ | $23.45B |
| NDSN Nordson Corp | ▼ | $17.95B |
| RRX Regal Rexnord Corp | ▶ | $10.26B |
| CHRN Chronoscale Holdings Corp | ▲ | $2.20B |
| OUST Ouster, Inc. | ▲ | $2.05B |
| ATS Ats Corp /Ats | ▶ | $1.78B |
| RR Richtech Robotics Inc. | ▲ | $280M |
| SERV Serve Robotics Inc. /De/ | ▲ | $280M |
| AZ A2z Cust2mate Solutions Corp. | ▲ | $250M |
| HLP Hongli Group Inc. | ▼ | $220M |
| TAYD Taylor Devices, Inc. | ▲ | $175M |
| INLF Inlif Ltd | ▶ | $3M |
| KITT Nauticus Robotics, Inc. | ▶ | $2M |
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Esab Corp (ESAB) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Esab Corp (ESAB) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, ESAB is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Esab Corp stock predictions?
For ESAB, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 34.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Esab Corp forecasts updated?
Esab Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Esab Corp's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, ESAB included, share the SEC industry code General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC. The largest are: Symbotic Inc. (SYM), Nordson Corp (NDSN), Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX), Chronoscale Holdings Corp (CHRN), Ouster, Inc. (OUST), Ats Corp /Ats (ATS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.