Electro Sensors Financials
This page shows Electro Sensors (ELSE) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 16 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Electro-Sensors operates as a cash-rich, lightly leveraged manufacturer whose decent product margins are mostly consumed by overhead.
From FY2023 to FY2025, gross margin moved from49.6% to50.9% while operating margin stayed around break-even, which points to workable unit economics but not enough scale to spread fixed costs comfortably. In FY2025, cash conversion looked better than earnings, with operating cash flow of$662K against net income of$306K , so reported profit understated the cash the business actually kept.
The balance-sheet posture is unusually conservative: cash of
The company is also low-capital-intensity, with free cash flow of
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Electro Sensors's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Electro Sensors has an operating margin of 0.0%, meaning the company retains $0 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 22/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from -0.0% the prior year.
Electro Sensors's revenue grew 8.2% year-over-year to $10.1M, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 48/100.
Electro Sensors carries a low D/E ratio of 0.06, meaning only $0.06 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
With a current ratio of 16.22, Electro Sensors holds $16.22 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 100/100.
Electro Sensors has a free cash flow margin of 5.9%, earning a moderate score of 34/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Electro Sensors generates a 2.1% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 16/100. This is down from 3.1% the prior year.
Electro Sensors scores 21.13, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($27.1M) relative to total liabilities ($885K). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Electro Sensors passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Electro Sensors generates $2.16 in operating cash flow ($662K OCF vs $306K net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Electro Sensors generated $10.1M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 8.2% from the prior year.
Electro Sensors's EBITDA was $91K in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 3.4% from the prior year.
Electro Sensors reported $306K in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 31.4% from the prior year.
Electro Sensors earned $0.09 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 30.8% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Electro Sensors generated $597K in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 665.4% from the prior year.
Electro Sensors held $10.5M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Electro Sensors had 3M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 1.0% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Electro Sensors's gross margin was 50.8% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 2.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Electro Sensors's operating margin was 0.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Electro Sensors's net profit margin was 3.0% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 1.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Electro Sensors's ROE was 2.1% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 1.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Electro Sensors invested $991K in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.2% from the prior year.
Electro Sensors invested $65K in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 27.5% from the prior year.
ELSE Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.6M-6.4% | $2.8M+0.3% | $2.7M+14.5% | $2.4M+7.2% | $2.2M-6.7% | $2.4M-4.5% | $2.5M+13.3% | $2.2M |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.3M-8.1% | $1.4M+6.0% | $1.3M+10.1% | $1.2M+1.5% | $1.2M-4.5% | $1.2M-3.0% | $1.2M+6.6% | $1.2M |
| Gross Profit | $1.3M-4.7% | $1.4M-4.9% | $1.5M+18.7% | $1.2M+13.3% | $1.1M-8.9% | $1.2M-5.9% | $1.3M+20.8% | $1.0M |
| R&D Expenses | $274K-6.8% | $294K+24.1% | $237K+10.7% | $214K-13.0% | $246K-2.4% | $252K+7.2% | $235K-11.0% | $264K |
| SG&A Expenses | $749K+14.5% | $654K+7.9% | $606K+5.4% | $575K-2.0% | $587K+14.9% | $511K-1.2% | $517K-3.7% | $537K |
| Operating Income | -$218K-2625.0% | -$8K-104.4% | $181K+9150.0% | -$2K+98.8% | -$169K-663.3% | $30K-82.7% | $173K+261.7% | -$107K |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 |
| Income Tax | -$31K-14.8% | -$27K-142.2% | $64K+204.8% | $21K+223.5% | -$17K+76.7% | -$73K-240.4% | $52K+766.7% | $6K |
| Net Income | -$116K-212.6% | $103K-50.5% | $208K+252.5% | $59K+192.2% | -$64K-131.8% | $201K-15.5% | $238K+6050.0% | -$4K |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.03 | N/A | $0.06+200.0% | $0.02+200.0% | $-0.02 | N/A | $0.07 | $0.00 |
ELSE Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16.1M+2.3% | $15.7M-0.2% | $15.7M+3.8% | $15.2M+0.5% | $15.1M+1.4% | $14.9M-0.5% | $15.0M+3.4% | $14.5M |
| Current Assets | $14.7M+2.2% | $14.4M-0.6% | $14.4M+4.8% | $13.8M+0.3% | $13.7M+2.0% | $13.5M-2.1% | $13.8M+4.2% | $13.2M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $10.8M+2.0% | $10.5M-0.2% | $10.6M+3.8% | $10.2M+2.7% | $9.9M-0.3% | $9.9M-2.9% | $10.2M+3.6% | $9.9M |
| Inventory | $2.1M+2.6% | $2.0M-2.0% | $2.1M+3.0% | $2.0M0.0% | $2.0M+2.3% | $2.0M-1.9% | $2.0M+7.4% | $1.9M |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.4M-0.8% | $1.4M-1.5% | $1.4M+11.2% | $1.3M-14.8% | $1.5M+15.0% | $1.3M+10.7% | $1.2M+0.2% | $1.2M |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $1.2M+31.2% | $885K-15.6% | $1.0M+36.4% | $769K-2.2% | $786K+42.4% | $552K-35.7% | $859K+34.6% | $638K |
| Current Liabilities | $1.2M+31.2% | $885K-15.6% | $1.0M+36.4% | $769K-2.2% | $786K+42.4% | $552K-35.7% | $859K+34.6% | $638K |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $14.9M+0.5% | $14.8M+0.9% | $14.7M+2.1% | $14.4M+0.6% | $14.3M-0.2% | $14.3M+1.7% | $14.1M+1.9% | $13.8M |
| Retained Earnings | $11.8M-1.0% | $11.9M+0.9% | $11.8M+1.8% | $11.6M+0.5% | $11.6M-0.6% | $11.6M+1.8% | $11.4M+2.1% | $11.2M |
ELSE Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $68K+240.0% | $20K-94.9% | $395K+42.6% | $277K+1023.3% | -$30K+89.2% | -$277K-176.5% | $362K+329.1% | -$158K |
| Capital Expenditures | $28K-39.1% | $46K+666.7% | $6K-53.8% | $13K | $0-100.0% | $21K+425.0% | $4K-84.6% | $26K |
| Free Cash Flow | $40K+253.8% | -$26K-106.7% | $389K+47.3% | $264K+980.0% | -$30K+89.9% | -$298K-183.2% | $358K+294.6% | -$184K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$28K+39.1% | -$46K-666.7% | -$6K+53.8% | -$13K | $0+100.0% | -$21K-425.0% | -$4K+84.6% | -$26K |
| Financing Cash Flow | $171K | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ELSE Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 51.3%+0.9pp | 50.3%-2.7pp | 53.1%+1.9pp | 51.2%+2.8pp | 48.4%-1.2pp | 49.6%-0.8pp | 50.4%+3.1pp | 47.2% |
| Operating Margin | -8.5%-8.2pp | -0.3%-6.9pp | 6.6%+6.7pp | -0.1%+7.5pp | -7.5%-8.8pp | 1.3%-5.6pp | 6.9%+11.7pp | -4.8% |
| Net Margin | -4.5%-8.2pp | 3.7%-3.8pp | 7.6%+5.1pp | 2.5%+5.3pp | -2.9%-11.2pp | 8.4%-1.1pp | 9.5%+9.7pp | -0.2% |
| Return on Equity | -0.8%-1.5pp | 0.7%-0.7pp | 1.4%+1.0pp | 0.4%+0.9pp | -0.4%-1.8pp | 1.4%-0.3pp | 1.7%+1.7pp | -0.0% |
| Return on Assets | -0.7%-1.4pp | 0.7%-0.7pp | 1.3%+0.9pp | 0.4%+0.8pp | -0.4%-1.8pp | 1.4%-0.2pp | 1.6%+1.6pp | -0.0% |
| Current Ratio | 12.64-3.6 | 16.22+2.5 | 13.77-4.2 | 17.92+0.4 | 17.48-6.9 | 24.41+8.4 | 16.02-4.7 | 20.70 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.08+0.0 | 0.06-0.0 | 0.07+0.0 | 0.050.0 | 0.06+0.0 | 0.04-0.0 | 0.06+0.0 | 0.05 |
| FCF Margin | 1.6%+2.5pp | -0.9%-15.1pp | 14.2%+3.2pp | 11.0%+12.3pp | -1.3%+11.1pp | -12.4%-26.7pp | 14.2%+22.5pp | -8.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Electro Sensors's annual revenue?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) reported $10.1M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 8.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Electro Sensors's revenue growing?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) revenue grew by 8.2% year-over-year, from $9.4M to $10.1M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Electro Sensors profitable?
Yes, Electro Sensors (ELSE) reported a net income of $306K in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 3.0%.
What is Electro Sensors's EBITDA?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had EBITDA of $91K in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Electro Sensors's gross margin?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had a gross margin of 50.8% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Electro Sensors's operating margin?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had an operating margin of 0.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Electro Sensors's net profit margin?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had a net profit margin of 3.0% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Electro Sensors's return on equity (ROE)?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) has a return on equity of 2.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Electro Sensors's free cash flow?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) generated $597K in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 665.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Electro Sensors's operating cash flow?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) generated $662K in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Electro Sensors's total assets?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had $15.7M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Electro Sensors's capital expenditures?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) invested $65K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Electro Sensors spend on research and development?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) invested $991K in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Electro Sensors's current ratio?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had a current ratio of 16.22 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Electro Sensors's debt-to-equity ratio?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Electro Sensors's return on assets (ROA)?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) had a return on assets of 1.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Electro Sensors's Altman Z-Score?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) has an Altman Z-Score of 21.13, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Electro Sensors's Piotroski F-Score?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Electro Sensors's earnings high quality?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.16x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Electro Sensors?
Electro Sensors (ELSE) scores 54 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.