Over the past 10 years, Emerson Electric (EMR) earnings per share (EPS) grew 0.1% a year, revenue grew 1.0% a year and free cash flow grew 3.8% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.1%. EMR stock trades at $162.15, a P/E of 25.6, above its historical average of 22.4. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $167.18 (+3.1%).
Emerson Electric Co. is an international technology and engineering firm that delivers diverse solutions to industrial, commercial, and residential clients across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 11.6% | 20.9% | 3.2% | B+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 0.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | C- |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 1.0% | 1.4% | 4.8% | C- |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 3.8% | 0.9% | 26.2% | B |
| ROICROIC | 10.1% | 6.5% | 7.3% | C+ |
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| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $11.95 | $11.70 | $13.55 | $14.08 | $13.27 | $13.86 | $16.42 | $17.48 | $35.84 | $37.69 | $35.79 | $36.32 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $4.02 | $2.54 | $2.36 | $3.49 | $3.74 | $3.26 | $3.85 | $4.63 | $3.75 | $3.44 | $4.07 | $6.33 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $16,249,000,000 | $14,522,000,000 | $15,264,000,000 | $17,408,000,000 | $18,372,000,000 | $16,785,000,000 | $12,932,000,000 | $13,804,000,000 | $15,165,000,000 | $17,492,000,000 | $18,016,000,000 | $18,636,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $1,844,000,000 | $2,434,000,000 | $1,436,000,000 | $2,275,000,000 | $2,412,000,000 | $2,545,000,000 | $2,994,000,000 | $2,391,000,000 | $274,000,000 | $2,913,000,000 | $2,667,000,000 | $3,460,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 12.6% | 11.6% | 12.5% | 15.5% | 15.9% | 13.0% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 7.3% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
43 firms rate it — 23 buy, 17 hold, 3 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
The average 12-month analyst price target for EMR is $167.18, with a range of $135.00 to $186.00. That is +3.1% from the current price of $162.15.
Most rate it a buy. Of 43 firms covering Emerson Electric, the ratings are 23 buy or strong buy, 17 hold and 3 sell or strong sell.
Annual growth rates for EMR. EPS: 0.1% over 10 years, 4.5% over 5 years, 3.4% over 1 year. Revenue: 1.0% over 10 years, 1.4% over 5 years, 4.8% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 3.8% over 10 years, 0.9% over 5 years, 26.2% over 1 year. Book value per share: 11.6% over 10 years, 20.9% over 5 years, 3.2% over 1 year.
Emerson Electric's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 7.3% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 10.1%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
EMR's current P/E ratio is 25.6, compared with a historical average of 22.4. Trailing earnings per share are $6.33.
EMR last traded at $162.15 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $122.64 to $166.35. Emerson Electric has a market cap of $90.45B.
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