Espey Mfg Electronics Corp posted QQ3 2025 results that reflect a solid year-over-year revenue expansion and strong cash-generation, even as quarterly revenue declined meaningfully versus the immediately preceding quarter. Revenue for QQ3 2025 was $10.30 million, up 24.8% from the QQ3 2024 period, underpinned by a robust gross margin of 28.6% (gross profit of $2.95 million). Operating income reached $1.75 million with an EBITDAR of $1.75 million and net income of $1.70 million, translating to an EPS of $0.66 (GAAP) and $0.63 for diluted EPS. The company generated substantial operating cash flow of $11.45 million in the quarter, driving free cash flow to ~$10.49 million and lifting cash at period-end to about $13.86 million. These figures contributed to a healthy liquidity profile (current ratio 2.54; quick ratio ~1.92) and a balance sheet characterized by meaningful cash and short-term investments (~$38.5 million) against total assets of ~$72.8 million, with stockholders’ equity of ~$46.3 million.
However, QoQ performance was softer, with revenue down ~24.3% vs. Q2 2025 and net income down modestly from the prior quarter. The QQ3 2025 results benefited from favorable mix and volume versus the prior year and improved operating efficiency, but the quarter’s revenue volatility underscores ongoing exposure to project timing and defense-related procurement cycles. The company also reports a meaningful current portion of deferred revenue (~$21.0 million), indicating revenue recognition timing that may influence near-term top-line cadence. The combination of solid YoY growth, strong cash generation, modest leverage, and a conservative balance sheet supports a constructive long-term view, particularly given defense and industrial demand tailwinds, though investors should monitor order cadence, government budget cycles, and the sustainability of quarterly revenue volatility.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
10.30M
QoQ: -24.29% | YoY: 24.81%
Gross Profit
Increasing
2.95M
28.62% margin
QoQ: -6.81% | YoY: 42.83%
Operating Income
Increasing
1.75M
QoQ: -13.50% | YoY: 60.22%
Net Income
Increasing
1.70M
QoQ: -10.69% | YoY: 65.17%
EPS
Increasing
0.66
QoQ: -10.81% | YoY: 60.98%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $10.3027 million (+24.81% YoY; -24.29% QoQ). Gross Profit: $2.948 million; Gross Margin: 28.62% (vs. 28.52% prior year). Operating Income: $1.751 million; Operating Margin: 16.997%. Net Income: $1.705 million; Net Margin: 16.54%. EPS: $0.66 (GAAP); Diluted EPS: $0.63. EBITDA: $1.751 million; EBITDA Margin: 16.997%. Cash Flow: Operating cash flow $11.453 million; Free cash flow $10.492 million. Cash position: End of period cash $13.860 million; Cash & equivalents plus short-term investments ~$38.495 million. Current ratio: 2.54; Quick ratio: 1.92; Cash conversion cycle: ~234 days. Deferred revenue (current): ~$21.018 million. Payout ratio (dividends): 38.1%; Dividend yield: ~0.92%. Market metrics (peer context): P/E ~10.35; P/B ~1.52; P/S ~6.85; Debt/Equity near zero; Company equity approximately $46.3 million.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
10.30M
24.81%
-24.29%
Gross Profit
2.95M
42.83%
-6.81%
Operating Income
1.75M
60.22%
-13.50%
Net Income
1.70M
65.17%
-10.69%
EPS
0.66
60.98%
-10.81%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Fair
28.60%
Gross profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Operating Profit Margin
Good
17.00%
Operating margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards
Net Profit Margin
Good
16.50%
Net profit margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards
Return on Assets
Weak
2.34%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
3.68%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Strong
2.54
Current ratio indicates excellent liquidity and financial flexibility
P/E Ratio
Value
10.35x
P/E ratio suggests potential undervaluation or stable earnings
Price to Book
Fair Value
1.52x
Price-to-book ratio reasonable for profitable companies
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