18.18 USD
-0.12 (-0.66%)
Taking everything into account, EML scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EML was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. EML has an average financial health and profitability rating. EML is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! EML also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EML was profitable.
EML had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EML had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years EML 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
EML's Return On Assets of 3.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
EML has a Return On Equity of 5.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EML outperforms 46.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.09%, EML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
EML had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.09%) for EML is above the 3 year average (7.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 5.85% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)1.5%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)3.04%
ROE(5y)4.48%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.69%
1.3 Margins
EML has a Profit Margin (2.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EML's Operating Margin of 7.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EML has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.78%, EML is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
EML's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.85% | ||
| GM | 25.78% |
OM growth 3Y5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y0.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EML is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EML has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EML has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, EML has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.38 indicates that EML is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.38, EML perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
EML has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.96. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as EML would need 2.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EML (2.96) is better than 71.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that EML is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, EML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.84%
2.3 Liquidity
EML has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that EML is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EML has a better Current ratio (2.99) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
EML has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that EML is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EML has a Quick ratio of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EML outperforms 55.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 214.26% over the past year.
EML shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.54%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.62% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y1.62%
Sales Q2Q%-22.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 97.16% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EML is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y245.97%
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.99 indicates a correct valuation of EML.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EML is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EML is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.03 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EML.
EML's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EML is cheaper than 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
EML's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EML's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EML is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EML is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
EML's earnings are expected to grow with 97.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%, EML has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.85, EML pays a better dividend. On top of this EML pays more dividend than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, EML pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EML has a limited annual growth rate of 0.21%.
EML has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EML has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
EML pays out 37.05% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EML is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.05%
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:EML (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)
18.18
-0.12 (-0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.37%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners7.36%
Ins Owner Change3.64%
Market Cap110.35M
Revenue(TTM)255.50M
Net Income(TTM)7.28M
Analysts84
Price Target34.68 (90.76%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio6.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP37.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-42.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-87.14%
Max EPS beat(2)2.68%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY7.7%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY14.22%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY11.86%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY15.24%
SpS42.09
BVpS20.47
TBVpS9.01
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 5.85% | ||
| ROCE | 10.03% | ||
| ROIC | 8.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.02% | ||
| OM | 7.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.85% | ||
| GM | 25.78% | ||
| FCFM | 5.12% |
ROA(3y)1.5%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)3.04%
ROE(5y)4.48%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.69%
ROICexc(3y)7.75%
ROICexc(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc(3y)13.8%
ROICexgc(5y)12.94%
ROCE(3y)8.99%
ROCE(5y)8.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.92%
OM growth 3Y5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y0.79%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 179.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
F-Score9
WACC9.84%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)104.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.87%
EPS Next Y245.97%
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y1.62%
Sales Q2Q%-22.36%
Revenue Next Year1.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.36%
EBIT growth 3Y9.19%
EBIT growth 5Y2.32%
EBIT Next Year11.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-46.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.15%
OCF growth 1Y-45.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-2.19%
EASTERN CO/THE / EML FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EML.
What is the valuation status of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to EASTERN CO/THE (EML). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of EML stock?
EASTERN CO/THE (EML) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EML stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is 12.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.89.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EASTERN CO/THE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is expected to grow by 245.97% in the next year.