EASTERN CO/THE (EML) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:EML • US2763171046

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20.39 USD
+0.15 (+0.74%)
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This EML fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. EML Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EML was profitable.
  • EML had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years EML 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 2025 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 3.29%, EML perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of EML (5.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.50%, EML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EML is below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.50%) for EML is above the 3 year average (8.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.29%
ROE 5.72%
ROIC 8.5%
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)2.25%
ROE(3y)1.71%
ROE(5y)4.59%
ROIC(3y)8.13%
ROIC(5y)7.23%
EML Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEML Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • EML has a Profit Margin of 2.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EML outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EML has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 8.31%, EML perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EML has grown nicely.
  • EML's Gross Margin of 26.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 41.98% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EML has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.31%
PM (TTM) 2.9%
GM 26.89%
OM growth 3Y16.26%
OM growth 5Y1.87%
PM growth 3Y-13.35%
PM growth 5Y0.95%
GM growth 3Y8.74%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
EML Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEML Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. EML Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EML is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EML has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • EML has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • EML has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
EML Yearly Shares OutstandingEML Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.53 indicates that EML is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EML has a better Altman-Z score (3.53) than 61.83% of its industry peers.
  • EML has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.74. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as EML would need 7.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • EML has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that EML is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, EML is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 7.74
Altman-Z 3.53
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC10.08%
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 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.59 indicates that EML has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.59, EML belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EML has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that EML is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EML's Quick ratio of 1.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 68.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 1.55
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 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. EML Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 184.26% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.42% on average over the past years.
  • EML shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.72%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)184.26%
EPS 3Y-16.32%
EPS 5Y6.42%
EPS Q2Q%-26.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y4.73%
Sales Q2Q%-13.79%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y100.43%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
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. EML Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.81, which indicates a correct valuation of EML.
  • EML's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EML is cheaper than 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.35. EML is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.89, 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 97.71% 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 22.61.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.81
Fwd PE 7.89
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 96.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EML is valued a bit cheaper than 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.16
EV/EBITDA 5.65
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.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)2.46
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. EML Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, EML has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • EML's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.20. EML pays more dividend than 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, EML has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%

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 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 37.59% 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.
DP37.59%
EPS Next 2YN/A
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 2025 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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EML Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EASTERN CO/THE

NASDAQ:EML (4/1/2026, 9:52:23 AM)

20.39

+0.15 (+0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)03-03
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners75.47%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners7.4%
Ins Owner Change3.27%
Market Cap123.16M
Revenue(TTM)246.35M
Net Income(TTM)7.13M
Analysts84
Price Target34.68 (70.08%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio9.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP37.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-50.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-87.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.74%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-30.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-87.14%
Max EPS beat(4)2.68%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-21.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-17.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.87%
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 15.81
Fwd PE 7.89
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 25.16
P/OCF 13.89
P/B 0.99
P/tB 2.21
EV/EBITDA 5.65
EPS(TTM)1.29
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY12.68%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)1.47
OCFY7.2%
SpS40.79
BVpS20.64
TBVpS9.22
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)2.46
Graham Number24.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.29%
ROE 5.72%
ROCE 10.82%
ROIC 8.5%
ROICexc 8.85%
ROICexgc 14.27%
OM 8.31%
PM (TTM) 2.9%
GM 26.89%
FCFM 1.99%
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)2.25%
ROE(3y)1.71%
ROE(5y)4.59%
ROIC(3y)8.13%
ROIC(5y)7.23%
ROICexc(3y)8.64%
ROICexc(5y)7.63%
ROICexgc(3y)14.71%
ROICexgc(5y)13.45%
ROCE(3y)10.36%
ROCE(5y)9.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.82%
OM growth 3Y16.26%
OM growth 5Y1.87%
PM growth 3Y-13.35%
PM growth 5Y0.95%
GM growth 3Y8.74%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 7.74
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 60.28%
Cap/Sales 1.61%
Interest Coverage 7.08
Cash Conversion 32.77%
Profit Quality 68.63%
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 3.53
F-Score8
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)109.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)184.26%
EPS 3Y-16.32%
EPS 5Y6.42%
EPS Q2Q%-26.19%
EPS Next Y100.43%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y4.73%
Sales Q2Q%-13.79%
Revenue Next Year7%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.14%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y6.69%
EBIT Next Year65.39%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.84%
FCF growth 3Y-11.61%
FCF growth 5Y-23.22%
OCF growth 1Y-56.86%
OCF growth 3Y-5.36%
OCF growth 5Y-15.59%

EASTERN CO/THE / EML Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EML.


What is the valuation status of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EASTERN CO/THE (EML). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?

EASTERN CO/THE (EML) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of EASTERN CO/THE based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is 15.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EML stock?

The dividend rating of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.59%.