Automation Powerhouse | Emerson Electric's strategic transformation into a pure-play automation entity positions it for growth in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets |
Financial Fortitude | Strong Q2 2025 results with EPS of $1.48 and a 52.77% gross profit margin showcase Emerson's operational efficiency and market resilience |
Strategic Acquisitions | Explore Emerson's bid for full ownership of Aspen Technology, aimed at enhancing software capabilities and strengthening its automation offerings |
Market Outlook | Analyst price targets range from $104 to $160, with an average of $134.56, reflecting optimism about Emerson's growth potential in automation |
Metrics to compare | EMR | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipEMRPeersSector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P/E Ratio | 34.0x | 27.0x | 11.0x | |
PEG Ratio | 1.75 | 0.45 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 4.4x | 5.8x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.8x | 3.1x | 1.1x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 9.5% | 0.0% | 32.0% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 4.2% | 10.1% | Unlock |
Emerson Electric Co., an automation company, provides various solutions in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. It operates through five segments: Control Systems & Software; Test & Measurement; Sensors; Final Control; and Safety & Productivity. The Control Systems & Software segment provides automation systems, intelligent software, and industrial AI solutions for industrial organizations under the DeltaV and Ovation brands, as well as Aspentech’s asset optimization software; and programmable automation controllers. The Test & Measurement segment offers intelligent test platforms, modular hardware, and software which enables customers to connect data and automation, optimize testing processes, and assist in reliable performance. The Sensors segment delivers sensing and measurement solutions that provide real-time data to monitor critical parameters, optimize operations, and support performance. This segment’s portfolio includes secure, wireless, and non-intrusive instrumentation to detect, analyze and respond to changing conditions in even the harshest environments. The Final Control segment offers control, isolation and pressure relief valves, solenoid and pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, cylinders, air preparation equipment, and electric linear motion, as well as engages in the fluid and motion control business. The Safety & Productivity segment offers mechanical, electrical and diagnostic solutions to professionals that support infrastructure, promote safety, and enhance productivity across construction, maintenance, and industrial environments; and electrical equipment and materials. The company was incorporated in 1890 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.