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Best Scientific & Technical Instrument Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top scientific & technical instrument stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best scientific & technical instrument stocks to buy now. Learn More.

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Scientific & Technical Instruments is Zen Rated B and is the 45th ranked industry out of 146 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Price	Graham Fair Value	Graham Fair Value %	P/E	Forward P/E	P/S	P/B	PEG	Free Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow Yield	Book Value	BVPS	EV	EV/EBITDA
MLAB	MESA LABORATORIES INC	$103.10	$26.27	292.40%	153.88x	71.43x	2.30x	3.05x	1.56x	$37.94M	6.65%	$186.69M	33.75	$706.76M	14.22
MKSI	MKS INC	$323.41	$136.93	136.18%	66.55x	27.22x	5.35x	7.77x	1.00x	$405.00M	1.86%	$2.81B	41.71	$25.57B	28.60
ST	SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC	$50.38	$17.26	191.86%	157.44x	13.21x	1.97x	2.57x	1.11x	$508.28M	6.94%	$2.86B	19.64	$9.54B	17.74
CGNX	COGNEX CORP	$66.01	$14.92	342.54%	77.66x	44.54x	10.50x	7.43x	2.19x	$247.81M	2.25%	$1.48B	8.88	$10.82B	43.84
KEYS	KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC	$339.13	$78.13	334.08%	60.67x	37.25x	10.27x	9.37x	2.43x	$1.34B	2.30%	$6.21B	36.08	$58.76B	39.65
TRMB	TRIMBLE INC	$54.92	$39.09	40.50%	28.60x	15.04x	3.49x	2.27x	0.66x	$480.50M	3.73%	$5.64B	24.04	$13.98B	16.77
VPG	VISHAY PRECISION GROUP INC	$125.25	$16.95	638.72%	278.33x	122.37x	5.21x	4.98x	2.96x	$9.89M	0.59%	$334.72M	25.17	$1.63B	58.89
GRMN	GARMIN LTD	$236.35	$69.52	239.99%	26.20x	24.26x	6.10x	4.92x	3.88x	$1.45B	3.19%	$9.27B	48.12	$43.46B	18.98
NOVT	NOVANTA INC	$159.33	$70.49	126.03%	113.81x	43.51x	6.41x	4.33x	0.87x	$68.90M	1.07%	$1.31B	32.43	$5.57B	37.21
ESE	ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC	$304.72	N/A	N/A	25.54x	36.88x	6.68x	4.98x	N/A	$209.66M	2.66%	$1.59B	61.20	$7.99B	17.20
ITRI	ITRON INC	$83.59	$49.65	68.35%	13.12x	13.77x	1.59x	2.31x	1.87x	$394.56M	10.55%	$1.61B	35.93	$4.60B	11.06
COHR	COHERENT CORP	$376.95	$77.44	386.74%	166.79x	67.79x	11.17x	6.91x	1.98x	-$538.24M	-0.73%	$10.68B	54.58	$75.54B	60.79
FTV	FORTIVE CORP	$59.17	$24.92	137.39%	35.43x	19.63x	3.87x	2.97x	1.28x	$969.60M	5.29%	$6.08B	19.65	$21.17B	18.36
WATT	ENERGOUS CORP	$27.45	N/A	N/A	-6.88x	-14.95x	12.73x	3.53x	N/A	-$13.42M	-12.59%	$42.76M	11.01	$115.40M	-14.89
VNT	VONTIER CORP	$28.89	$28.58	1.08%	10.14x	8.37x	1.33x	3.21x	0.75x	$373.60M	9.12%	$1.26B	8.88	$5.75B	8.20
TDY	TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC	$634.06	$199.53	217.78%	31.73x	26.01x	4.72x	2.74x	2.37x	$1.05B	3.59%	$10.70B	231.20	$31.33B	20.46
ACFN	ACORN ENERGY INC	$16.87	$11.70	44.17%	21.35x	N/A	3.99x	5.05x	0.78x	$1.86M	4.40%	$8.38M	3.34	$39.06M	23.24
BCHT	BIRCHTECH CORP	$1.80	N/A	N/A	-12.00x	-9.80x	2.10x	4.24x	N/A	-$2.67M	-6.83%	$11.17M	0.51	$32.85M	-14.93
BMI	BADGER METER INC	$124.74	$36.39	242.76%	27.97x	27.26x	4.06x	5.27x	3.47x	$169.08M	4.64%	$690.43M	23.63	$3.44B	16.39
MIND	MIND TECHNOLOGY INC	$6.91	$5.31	30.05%	76.78x	10.93x	1.39x	1.52x	0.49x	$1.92M	3.37%	$41.42M	5.02	$44.85M	11.88
MVIS	MICROVISION INC	$0.64	N/A	N/A	-1.98x	-4.79x	127.00x	5.33x	N/A	-$61.79M	-31.50%	$39.54M	0.13	$217.39M	-2.85
WRAP	WRAP TECHNOLOGIES INC	$1.40	N/A	N/A	-4.67x	N/A	15.05x	5.41x	N/A	-$8.57M	-11.36%	$14.43M	0.27	$71.23M	-4.84
BKSY	BLACKSKY TECHNOLOGY INC	$51.63	N/A	N/A	-20.57x	-32.52x	19.59x	23.71x	N/A	-$111.34M	-5.81%	$80.81M	2.18	$2.08B	-54.13
ELSE	ELECTRO SENSORS INC	$7.67	N/A	N/A	95.88x	N/A	2.57x	1.82x	N/A	$680.00k	2.53%	$14.90M	4.24	$16.34M	43.34
SVRE	SAVERONE 2014 LTD	$4.12	N/A	N/A	-0.01x	N/A	0.38x	0.00x	N/A	-$29.21M	-7,645.53%	$12.24M	132.01	-$8.99M	0.35
GNSS	GENASYS INC	$2.13	N/A	N/A	-12.53x	52.21x	1.62x	32.04x	N/A	-$5.57M	-5.77%	$3.03M	0.07	$113.47M	-62.59
SOBR	SOBR SAFE INC	$1.24	N/A	N/A	-0.22x	N/A	7.21x	1.29x	N/A	-$7.84M	-253.39%	$2.69M	1.08	$1.47M	-0.17
USBC	USBC INC	$0.37	N/A	N/A	0.20x	-0.03x	N/A	2.40x	N/A	-$16.09M	-11.08%	$59.90M	0.15	$146.79M	-1.65
ODYS	ODYSIGHTAI INC	$4.71	N/A	N/A	-4.28x	-3.95x	74.76x	3.73x	N/A	-$15.76M	-20.42%	$21.16M	1.29	$57.92M	-3.25
SOTK	SONO TEK CORP	$4.86	$0.75	549.32%	44.18x	38.12x	3.65x	3.86x	10.72x	$3.02M	3.95%	$19.77M	1.26	$69.03M	23.51
FCUV	FOCUS UNIVERSAL INC	$0.79	N/A	N/A	-0.12x	N/A	7.01x	0.94x	N/A	-$5.82M	-738.76%	$1.75M	1.76	-$4.85M	1.01

Scientific & Technical Instrument Stocks FAQ

What are the best scientific & technical instrument stocks to buy right now in May 2026?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best scientific & technical instrument stocks to buy right now are:

1. Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB) is the #1 top scientific & technical instrument stock out of 31 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB) is: Value: B, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: B, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB) has a Due Diligence Score of 34, which is -2 points lower than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 36. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates MLAB as a "A".

MLAB passed 13 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Mesa Laboratories has seen its stock return 0.03% over the past year, underperforming other scientific & technical instrument stocks by -45 percentage points.

Mesa Laboratories has an average 1 year price target of $94.00, a downside of -8.83% from Mesa Laboratories's current stock price of $103.10.

Mesa Laboratories stock has a consensus Hold recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Mesa Laboratories, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 100% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Mks (NASDAQ:MKSI)

Mks (NASDAQ:MKSI) is the #2 top scientific & technical instrument stock out of 31 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Mks (NASDAQ:MKSI) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: B, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Mks (NASDAQ:MKSI) has a Due Diligence Score of 46, which is 10 points higher than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 36.

MKSI passed 18 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Mks has seen its stock return 279.19% over the past year, overperforming other scientific & technical instrument stocks by 234 percentage points.

Mks has an average 1 year price target of $306.85, a downside of -5.12% from Mks's current stock price of $323.41.

Mks stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 13 analysts covering Mks, 69.23% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 15.38% have issued a Buy, 7.69% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 7.69% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST)

Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST) is the #3 top scientific & technical instrument stock out of 31 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST) has a Due Diligence Score of 31, which is -5 points lower than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 36. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates ST as a "B".

ST passed 11 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Sensata Technologies Holding has seen its stock return 91.41% over the past year, overperforming other scientific & technical instrument stocks by 46 percentage points.

Sensata Technologies Holding has an average 1 year price target of $47.44, a downside of -5.83% from Sensata Technologies Holding's current stock price of $50.38.

Sensata Technologies Holding stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 9 analysts covering Sensata Technologies Holding, 44.44% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 11.11% have issued a Buy, 33.33% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 11.11% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the scientific & technical instrument stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 9 scientific & technical instrument stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 scientific & technical instrument stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI)

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) has an annual dividend yield of 1.28%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 0.62%. Badger Meter's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Badger Meter's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Badger Meter's dividend payout ratio of 34.5% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Garmin (NYSE:GRMN)

Garmin (NYSE:GRMN) has an annual dividend yield of 1.14%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 0.62%. Garmin's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Garmin's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Garmin's dividend payout ratio of 39.9% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST)

Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST) has an annual dividend yield of 0.95%, which is the same as the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 0.62%. Sensata Technologies Holding's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Sensata Technologies Holding's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Sensata Technologies Holding's dividend payout ratio of 150% indicates that its dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

Why are scientific & technical instrument stocks up?

Scientific & technical instrument stocks were up 0.38% in the last day, and up 2.57% over the last week. Sobr Safe was the among the top gainers in the scientific & technical instruments industry, gaining 11.71% yesterday.

Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading higher amid an ongoing AI-driven rally and possible influence from Snowflake's recent Q1 financial results. The sector may be seeing strength alongside recent optimism about continued U.S.-Iran negotiations.

What are the most undervalued scientific & technical instrument stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued scientific & technical instrument stocks right now are:

1. Vontier (NYSE:VNT)

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) is the most undervalued scientific & technical instrument stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Vontier has a valuation score of 57, which is 36 points higher than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 21. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Vontier's stock has dropped -19.37% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the scientific & technical instrument industry by -65 percentage points.

2. Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI)

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) is the second most undervalued scientific & technical instrument stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Itron has a valuation score of 43, which is 22 points higher than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 21. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Itron's stock has dropped -26.21% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the scientific & technical instrument industry by -72 percentage points.

3. Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB) is the third most undervalued scientific & technical instrument stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Mesa Laboratories has a valuation score of 43, which is 22 points higher than the scientific & technical instrument industry average of 21. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Mesa Laboratories's stock has gained 0.03% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the scientific & technical instrument industry by -45 percentage points.

Are scientific & technical instrument stocks a good buy now?

60% of scientific & technical instrument stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect scientific & technical instrument stocks to rise by 7.24% over the next year.

4.35% of scientific & technical instrument stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 26.09% of scientific & technical instrument stocks are rated B (Buy), 52.17% are rated C (Hold), 13.04% are rated D (Sell), and 4.35% are rated F (Strong Sell).

What is the average p/e ratio of the scientific & technical instruments industry?

The average P/E ratio of the scientific & technical instruments industry is 77.86x.

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Scientific & Technical Instrument Stocks FAQ

1. Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

2. Mks (NASDAQ:MKSI)

3. Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST)

1. Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI)

2. Garmin (NYSE:GRMN)

3. Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST)

1. Vontier (NYSE:VNT)

2. Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI)

3. Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

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