Does Electro-Sensors, Inc. have an economic moat?

Based on its FY2025 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) 49.7 out of 100 — a Shallow moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 88, returns on capital 0, balance-sheet safety 100, capital discipline 16.

Is ELSE stock trading below its intrinsic value?

Against a deliberately conservative owner-earnings model (9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth, capped at 4%), estimated intrinsic value is $1.05 per share versus a recent price of $7.70 — 631% above value. This is an educational estimate computed from primary SEC filings, not investment advice.

How has ELSE's Moat Score changed over time?

The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 49.7 out of 100 (shallow moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

The Moat Index

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

ELSE · Healthcare · $26.8M mkt cap · FY2025 filings · Shallow moat ·

Doesn't clear the bar

Shallow moat

The four filters

Pricing power88

Median gross margin 53.2% over 10y, very stable.

Returns on capital0

Median ROIC -0.3%, above the 9% hurdle in 0% of years.

Balance-sheet safety100

Net cash position — no leverage risk.

Capital discipline16

Owner earnings -4.7%/yr, share count growing (dilution).

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale

631% above value

Owner earnings (normalized): $330000
Est. intrinsic value / share: $1.05
Recent price: $7.70
Discount to value: 631% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Fundamentals

There's no normalized fundamentals series for ELSE yet — it appears once ingest has processed its filings.

Moat Score history

Moat Score over timeLast scored reading of each day, on the 0–100 scale49.7 / 100

Score history begins Jul 17, 2026 — the record builds from here and can’t be backfilled.

Tier changesSame-methodology crossings of the Wide / Narrow / Shallow bars

None yet — ELSE has read Shallow moat for every logged capture since Jul 17, 2026.

Scores are logged append-only and never overwritten — this record can’t be backfilled, which is exactly why it’s worth keeping.

Healthcare context

#114 of 440 scored Healthcare companies, ranked by Moat Score.

Nearest peers by Moat Score

#112AUPH Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.50.0 out of 100, Shallow moatShallow moat
#113AKBA AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.49.8 out of 100, Shallow moatShallow moat
#115OBIO Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc.49.7 out of 100, Shallow moatShallow moat
#116COO The Cooper Companies, Inc.49.5 out of 100, Shallow moatShallow moat

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Common questions about ELSE

Does Electro-Sensors, Inc. have an economic moat?: Based on its FY2025 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE) 49.7 out of 100 — a Shallow moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 88, returns on capital 0, balance-sheet safety 100, capital discipline 16.
Is ELSE stock trading below its intrinsic value?: Against a deliberately conservative owner-earnings model (9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth, capped at 4%), estimated intrinsic value is $1.05 per share versus a recent price of $7.70 — 631% above value. This is an educational estimate computed from primary SEC filings, not investment advice.
How has ELSE's Moat Score changed over time?: The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 49.7 out of 100 (shallow moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

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