19.74 USD
-0.12 (-0.6%)
EML gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. EML is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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
EML had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EML had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years EML 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years EML 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
EML has a Return On Assets (3.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EML has a Return On Equity of 5.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EML outperforms 44.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EML (8.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EML is below the industry average of 10.46%.
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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.32%, EML is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EML has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of EML (25.78%) is worse than 63.85% of its industry peers.
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
EML has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 3.44 indicates that EML is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EML's Altman-Z score of 3.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 61.54% 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 70.77% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, EML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC9.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that EML has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EML has a Current ratio of 2.99. This is in the better half of the industry: EML outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that EML should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EML has a Quick ratio of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EML outperforms 55.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EML shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 214.26%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.54% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, EML shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.62% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, EML will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.25% on average per year.
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
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.10 indicates a correct valuation of EML.
87.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EML, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
EML is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.63, the valuation of EML can be described as very cheap.
EML's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EML is cheaper than 97.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.52. EML is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
95.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EML, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EML is valued cheaper than 94.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EML's 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)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%, EML has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of EML dropped by -22.25% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
EML's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.84. EML pays more dividend than 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
EML's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EML has a limited annual growth rate of 0.21%.
EML has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EML has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
37.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EML. This is a low number and 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 (12/9/2025, 4:30:01 PM)
19.74
-0.12 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.3%
Inst Owner Change2.44%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change3.78%
Market Cap119.82M
Revenue(TTM)255.50M
Net Income(TTM)7.28M
Analysts84
Price Target34.68 (75.68%)
Short Float %1.04%
Short Ratio6.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
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 | 14.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 2.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY7.09%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY13.1%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY10.93%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY14.03%
SpS42.09
BVpS20.47
TBVpS9.01
PEG (NY)0.06
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 | 3.44 |
F-Score9
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 for EML stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.
What is the expected EPS growth for EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is expected to grow by 245.97% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?
The dividend rating of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.05%.