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EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EMN - US2774321002 - Common Stock

68.07 USD
-0.33 (-0.48%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 8:09:22 PM
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After Hours: 1/13/2026, 8:09:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, EMN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EMN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. EMN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EMN has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EMN has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years EMN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • EMN's Return On Assets of 4.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EMN outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
  • EMN's Return On Equity of 12.11% is amongst the best of the industry. EMN outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.41%, EMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EMN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.36%. This is above the industry average of 6.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 12.11%
ROIC 7.41%
ROA(3y)5.82%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)15.81%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)8.36%
ROIC(5y)8.64%
EMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.75%, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EMN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.92%, EMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EMN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of EMN (22.85%) is worse than 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • EMN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.92%
PM (TTM) 7.75%
GM 22.85%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y1.24%
PM growth 3Y5.65%
PM growth 5Y3.34%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
EMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 EMN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EMN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, EMN has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for EMN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that EMN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EMN has a better Altman-Z score (2.44) than 65.85% 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.
  • EMN has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that 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: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 12.85
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC10.99%
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 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that EMN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • EMN has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EMN outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that EMN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • EMN has a worse Quick ratio (0.86) than 75.61% 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

  • EMN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.05%.
  • EMN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.08% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, EMN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.42% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.05%
EPS 3Y-3.79%
EPS 5Y2.08%
EPS Q2Q%-49.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.61%
Revenue growth 5Y0.23%
Sales Q2Q%-10.63%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, EMN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.78% on average per year.
  • EMN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.45%
EPS Next 2Y-11.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y2.78%
Revenue Next Year-6.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.52%

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 decreasing.
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

  • EMN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.44.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EMN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. EMN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.91, which indicates a very decent valuation of EMN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMN indicates a rather cheap valuation: EMN is cheaper than 84.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • EMN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.44
Fwd PE 10.91
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 rather cheap when compared to the industry. EMN is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EMN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.66
EV/EBITDA 7.19
EMN Per share dataEMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • EMN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as EMN's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.03
EPS Next 2Y-11.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EMN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.89%, which is a nice return.
  • EMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.34. EMN pays more dividend than 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, EMN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.89%

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

  • 54.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • EMN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.51%
EPS Next 2Y-11.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EMN Dividend Payout.EMN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EMN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO

NYSE:EMN (1/13/2026, 8:09:22 PM)

After market: 68.07 0 (0%)

68.07

-0.33 (-0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)01-22
Inst Owners90.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change1.92%
Market Cap7.76B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)699.00M
Analysts75.65
Price Target74.78 (9.86%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.89%
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)0.81%
PT rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.44
Fwd PE 10.91
P/S 0.86
P/FCF 19.66
P/OCF 7.7
P/B 1.35
P/tB 7.07
EV/EBITDA 7.19
EPS(TTM)6.52
EY9.58%
EPS(NY)6.24
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)8.84
OCFY12.98%
SpS79.11
BVpS50.59
TBVpS9.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.03
Graham Number86.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 12.11%
ROCE 9.09%
ROIC 7.41%
ROICexc 7.7%
ROICexgc 12.22%
OM 12.92%
PM (TTM) 7.75%
GM 22.85%
FCFM 4.38%
ROA(3y)5.82%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)15.81%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)8.36%
ROIC(5y)8.64%
ROICexc(3y)8.83%
ROICexc(5y)9.06%
ROICexgc(3y)15.26%
ROICexgc(5y)15.76%
ROCE(3y)10.04%
ROCE(5y)10.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.53%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y1.24%
PM growth 3Y5.65%
PM growth 5Y3.34%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
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 2.44
F-Score5
WACC10.99%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)138.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.22%
Profit Quality(3y)60.45%
Profit Quality(5y)105.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.05%
EPS 3Y-3.79%
EPS 5Y2.08%
EPS Q2Q%-49.56%
EPS Next Y-30.45%
EPS Next 2Y-11.06%
EPS Next 3Y-3.28%
EPS Next 5Y2.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.61%
Revenue growth 5Y0.23%
Sales Q2Q%-10.63%
Revenue Next Year-6.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.52%
EBIT growth 1Y2.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.58%
EBIT growth 5Y1.48%
EBIT Next Year19.97%
EBIT Next 3Y11.33%
EBIT Next 5Y11.73%
FCF growth 1Y-24.04%
FCF growth 3Y-13.53%
FCF growth 5Y-8.61%
OCF growth 1Y-26.9%
OCF growth 3Y-7.36%
OCF growth 5Y-3.07%

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO / EMN FAQ

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


Can you provide the valuation status for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 decline by -30.45% 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%.