EASTERN CO/THE (EML) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:EML • US2763171046

18.605 USD
0 (-0.03%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 08:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, EML scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EML was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While EML has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. EML may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth EML also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • EML had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
EML Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEML Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • EML has a Return On Assets (3.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of EML (5.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of EML (8.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • EML had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.26%) for EML is below the current ROIC(8.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
EML Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEML Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of EML (2.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 7.32%, EML perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EML's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • EML has a worse Gross Margin (25.78%) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
  • EML's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
EML Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEML Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EML is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EML has less shares outstanding
  • EML has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EML has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EML Yearly Shares OutstandingEML Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
EML Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEML Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • EML has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that EML is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of EML (3.39) is better than 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EML is 2.96, which is a good value as it means it would take EML, 2.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EML (2.96) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • EML has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • EML's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 2.96
Altman-Z 3.39
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.34%
EML Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEML Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that EML has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.99, EML is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.30, EML perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 1.3
EML Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEML Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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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%.
  • EML shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.62% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, EML will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 97.16% on average per year.
  • 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.
EML Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEML Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
EML Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEML Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.29 indicates a correct valuation of EML.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EML is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. EML is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.20 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EML.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EML is valued cheaper than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.02. EML is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.29
Fwd PE 7.2
EML Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEML Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EML is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 95.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EML, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.63
EV/EBITDA 5.66
EML Per share dataEML EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EML has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • EML's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. EML pays more dividend than 91.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EML's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%

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
EML Yearly Dividends per shareEML Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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
EML Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEML Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M 15M 20M
EML Dividend Payout.EML Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EML Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EASTERN CO/THE

NASDAQ:EML (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

18.605

0 (-0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners76.37%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners7.36%
Ins Owner Change2.77%
Market Cap112.93M
Revenue(TTM)255.50M
Net Income(TTM)7.28M
Analysts84
Price Target34.68 (86.4%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio7.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP37.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-13
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 RankSector Rank
PE 13.29
Fwd PE 7.2
P/S 0.44
P/FCF 8.63
P/OCF 6.72
P/B 0.91
P/tB 2.06
EV/EBITDA 5.66
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY7.52%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY13.9%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY11.59%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY14.89%
SpS42.09
BVpS20.47
TBVpS9.01
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.39
F-Score9
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 13.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.91.


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.