EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:EMN • US2774321002

76.08 USD
-2.41 (-3.07%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
76.08 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/5/2026, 8:22:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall EMN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EMN against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While EMN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. EMN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally EMN 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 EMN was profitable.
  • In the past year EMN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • EMN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • EMN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
EMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEMN 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • EMN has a better Return On Assets (4.67%) than 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of EMN (12.11%) is better than 83.13% of its industry peers.
  • EMN has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.46%) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 12.11%
ROIC 7.46%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
EMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • EMN has a better Profit Margin (7.75%) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EMN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • EMN has a Operating Margin of 12.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: EMN outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMN has declined.
  • EMN has a Gross Margin of 22.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMN underperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
  • EMN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.92%
PM (TTM) 7.75%
GM 22.85%
OM growth 3Y-5.48%
OM growth 5Y-2.51%
PM growth 3Y-10.27%
PM growth 5Y-0.81%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
EMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EMN is destroying value.
  • EMN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
EMN Yearly Shares OutstandingEMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
EMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • EMN has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is not the best score and indicates that EMN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EMN has a better Altman-Z score (2.50) than 69.88% of its industry peers.
  • EMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.85. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EMN would need 12.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EMN (12.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • EMN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating EMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.88, EMN is not doing good in the industry: 61.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 12.85
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC13.27%
EMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • EMN has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that EMN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of EMN (1.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • EMN has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that EMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EMN's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMN is outperformed by 74.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 0.86
EMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for EMN have decreased strongly by -31.56% in the last year.
  • EMN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.54% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -6.71% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, EMN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.56%
EPS 3Y-11.65%
EPS 5Y-2.54%
EPS Q2Q%-59.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.65%
Sales Q2Q%-12.12%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.78% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • EMN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y13.78%
Revenue Next Year0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y1%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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.
EMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
EMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.09, the valuation of EMN can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EMN is valued a bit cheaper than 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, EMN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86, the valuation of EMN can be described as correct.
  • EMN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EMN is cheaper than 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say EMN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 12.86
EMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • EMN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EMN is cheaper than 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 68.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EMN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.97
EV/EBITDA 7.74
EMN Per share dataEMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • EMN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as EMN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, EMN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, EMN pays a better dividend. On top of this EMN pays more dividend than 87.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EMN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of EMN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.58%.
  • EMN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • EMN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years30
EMN Yearly Dividends per shareEMN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • EMN pays out 54.51% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of EMN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP54.51%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EMN Dividend Payout.EMN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EMN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO

NYSE:EMN (2/5/2026, 8:22:06 PM)

After market: 76.08 0 (0%)

76.08

-2.41 (-3.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners90.86%
Inst Owner Change-1.12%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change1.92%
Market Cap8.68B
Revenue(TTM)8.75B
Net Income(TTM)699.00M
Analysts75.65
Price Target76.91 (1.09%)
Short Float %3.69%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.28%
Yearly Dividend3.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
DP54.51%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.32%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.32%
Max EPS beat(4)18.25%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.53%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.53%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.17%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.5%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)-0.48%
PT rev (3m)-2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 12.86
P/S 0.96
P/FCF 21.97
P/OCF 8.61
P/B 1.5
P/tB 7.9
EV/EBITDA 7.74
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)5.92
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)8.84
OCFY11.61%
SpS79.11
BVpS50.59
TBVpS9.63
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number78.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 12.11%
ROCE 9.09%
ROIC 7.46%
ROICexc 7.75%
ROICexgc 12.31%
OM 12.92%
PM (TTM) 7.75%
GM 22.85%
FCFM 4.38%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-5.48%
OM growth 5Y-2.51%
PM growth 3Y-10.27%
PM growth 5Y-0.81%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 12.85
Debt/EBITDA 3.03
Cap/Depr 119.96%
Cap/Sales 6.79%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 60.11%
Profit Quality 56.51%
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 2.5
F-Score5
WACC13.27%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)130.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.56%
Profit Quality(3y)75.52%
Profit Quality(5y)78.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.56%
EPS 3Y-11.65%
EPS 5Y-2.54%
EPS Q2Q%-59.89%
EPS Next Y9.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y13.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.65%
Sales Q2Q%-12.12%
Revenue Next Year0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y1%
EBIT growth 1Y2.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.88%
EBIT Next Year63.36%
EBIT Next 3Y25.77%
EBIT Next 5Y22.27%
FCF growth 1Y-34.6%
FCF growth 3Y6.5%
FCF growth 5Y-16.93%
OCF growth 1Y-15.93%
OCF growth 3Y-0.17%
OCF growth 5Y-7.79%

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO / EMN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EMN.


Can you provide the valuation status for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) is expected to grow by 9.58% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) stock?

The dividend rating of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 54.51%.