EMR

Industrials

Emerson Electric Co. · Industrial - Machinery · $76B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
55.0
Good

Emerson Electric Co. scores 55.0/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Industrials Sector
EMR
55.0
Sector avg
42.4
Quality
Good
Moat
Neutral
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Neutral
Valuation
Good

What is Emerson Electric Co.?

Emerson Electric is a large-cap technology and engineering company serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Emerson operates through two segments: Automation Solutions, which delivers instrumentation, industrial valves, and process control systems to sectors like oil and gas, chemicals, and life sciences; and Commercial & Residential Solutions, which supplies heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technologies to building and home markets.

Emerson Electric has been headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, with roots tracing to 1972 in its current form.

  • Industrial measurement and analytical instrumentation
  • Process control software and systems
  • Residential and commercial HVAC compressors and controls
  • Refrigeration and environmental control technologies

Is EMR a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates EMR as Good overall, reflecting a balanced profile across all five pillars.

The Quality and Valuation pillars both register as Good, suggesting the business generates dependable returns and is not excessively priced relative to its fundamentals.

Moat, Growth, and Risk each land at Neutral, indicating Emerson faces meaningful competition and does not stand out on near-term expansion.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does EMR pay dividends?

Yes — Emerson Electric Co. pays a dividend.

Emerson Electric pays a regular dividend, consistent with its long history as an income-oriented industrial company. The dividend reflects the company's mature cash generation and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders alongside ongoing reinvestment in its core businesses.

When does EMR report earnings?

Emerson Electric reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed large-cap industrials.

Emerson's results have reflected the mixed demand environment across its automation and commercial segments, with performance tied closely to industrial capital spending cycles and residential construction trends.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Emerson Electric's investor relations page directly.

EMR Price History

+66.6% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Emerson Electric Co.?

$
Today it would be worth
$17,652
That's a +76.5% total return, or +12.0% annualized.

Based on Emerson Electric Co.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Emerson Electric do?

Emerson Electric provides technology and engineering solutions across two main segments: Automation Solutions for industrial markets such as oil and gas, chemicals, and life sciences, and Commercial & Residential Solutions covering HVAC, refrigeration, and building control products.

Does EMR pay dividends?

Yes, Emerson Electric pays a regular dividend. The company has a long track record of returning capital to shareholders through dividends, supported by its mature industrial business model and consistent cash generation.

When does EMR report earnings?

Emerson Electric follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. For the exact dates of upcoming earnings releases, check the investor relations section of Emerson's official website.

Is EMR a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates EMR as Good overall. The Quality and Valuation pillars are both Good, while Moat, Growth, and Risk are Neutral. Whether it suits your portfolio depends on your goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is EMR overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for EMR is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not significantly stretched relative to its fundamentals. For detailed valuation metrics, the complete analysis is available to UQS Pro members.

What is EMR's market cap bracket?

Emerson Electric is classified as a large-cap company, placing it among the more established and widely followed names in the industrials sector.

Is EMR a long-term quality stock?

As a long-term quality indicator, EMR's Good overall UQS Score reflects stable fundamentals and a consistent dividend history. Neutral readings on Moat and Growth suggest investors should monitor competitive positioning and expansion prospects over time.

What sector does EMR belong to?

Emerson Electric belongs to the Industrials sector, operating across automation, process control, HVAC, and refrigeration markets that serve both cyclical industrial customers and more stable commercial and residential end markets.

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EMR — Score History

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Score changes· 20 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 22, 202654.965.941.058.644.565.5-0.3
May 17, 202655.266.241.058.644.567.0+0.1
May 13, 202655.165.941.058.844.566.1+1.3
May 7, 202653.862.841.059.242.964.1-0.4
May 3, 202654.262.841.059.242.966.2+0.2
Apr 26, 202654.062.841.059.242.965.4+0.1
Apr 25, 202653.962.841.059.242.964.4+0.1
Apr 23, 202653.862.741.059.242.964.30.0
Apr 19, 202653.862.541.059.242.964.10.0
Apr 18, 202653.862.541.059.242.964.3-0.7

EMR — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

66.0/100 (25%)

Emerson Electric Co. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityModerate

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityStrong

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityStrong

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsStrong

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationModerate

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

58.6/100 (20%)

Emerson Electric Co. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRModerate

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

44.5/100 (15%)

Emerson Electric Co. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Financial LeverageModerate

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

65.7/100 (15%)

Emerson Electric Co. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Earnings YieldModerate

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowModerate

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorModerate

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

41/100 (25%)

Emerson Electric Co. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for EMR.

Score Composition

Quality
66.0×25%16.5
Growth
58.6×20%11.7
Risk
44.5×15%6.7
Valuation
65.7×15%9.9
Moat
41.0×25%10.3
Total
55.0Good

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How is the EMR UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Emerson Electric Co. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Emerson Electric Co.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Emerson Electric Co. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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