EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EMN • US2774321002
Current stock price
72.04 USD
-0.42 (-0.58%)
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This EMN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EMN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EMN was profitable.
- EMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EMN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years EMN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- EMN has a better Return On Assets (3.19%) than 71.95% of its industry peers.
- EMN has a better Return On Equity (7.95%) than 74.39% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EMN (6.13%) is better than 67.07% of its industry peers.
- EMN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.13%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.19% | ||
| ROE | 7.95% | ||
| ROIC | 6.13% |
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)5.24%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)7.13%
ROIC(5y)8.47%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.42%, EMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EMN has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of EMN (10.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EMN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.09%, EMN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EMN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.42% | ||
| GM | 21.09% |
OM growth 3Y-5.12%
OM growth 5Y-2.29%
PM growth 3Y-10.27%
PM growth 5Y-0.81%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
2. EMN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EMN is destroying value.
- EMN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- EMN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- EMN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EMN has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.39, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- EMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EMN would need 11.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- EMN's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EMN outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that EMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- EMN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC11.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that EMN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- EMN's Current ratio of 1.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMN is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that EMN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EMN's Quick ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMN is outperformed by 89.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. EMN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EMN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.56%.
- Measured over the past years, EMN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.54% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.71% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.65% on average over the past years.
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
- EMN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.84% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.85%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y1.77%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. EMN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.34, which indicates a correct valuation of EMN.
- EMN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EMN is cheaper than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.66. EMN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.99 indicates a reasonable valuation of EMN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EMN is valued cheaper than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.00. EMN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 74.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EMN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 12.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.85%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
5. EMN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EMN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.58%, which is a nice return.
- EMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.01. EMN pays more dividend than 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- EMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EMN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.78%.
- EMN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- EMN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.78%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- EMN pays out 80.38% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- EMN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.38%
EPS Next 2Y12.85%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:EMN (4/22/2026, 2:21:04 PM)
72.04
-0.42 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners91.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change6.86%
Market Cap8.24B
Revenue(TTM)8.75B
Net Income(TTM)474.00M
Analysts76.36
Price Target79.17 (9.9%)
Short Float %4.73%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
Yearly Dividend3.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.78%
DP80.38%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.84)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.04%
Max EPS beat(2)3.07%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.32%
Max EPS beat(4)3.07%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.91%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.28%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.24%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.45%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.36%
PT rev (1m)2.05%
PT rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 6.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY7.5%
EPS(NY)6.01
Fwd EY8.34%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)8.48
OCFY11.78%
SpS76.54
BVpS52.13
TBVpS11.6
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number79.5847 (10.47%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.19% | ||
| ROE | 7.95% | ||
| ROCE | 7.57% | ||
| ROIC | 6.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.69% | ||
| OM | 10.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.42% | ||
| GM | 21.09% | ||
| FCFM | 4.84% |
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)5.24%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)7.13%
ROIC(5y)8.47%
ROICexc(3y)7.54%
ROICexc(5y)8.89%
ROICexgc(3y)12.66%
ROICexgc(5y)15.23%
ROCE(3y)8.8%
ROCE(5y)10.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.35%
OM growth 3Y-5.12%
OM growth 5Y-2.29%
PM growth 3Y-10.27%
PM growth 5Y-0.81%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score5
WACC11.29%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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 Y11.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.85%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.65%
Sales Q2Q%-12.12%
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y1.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.66%
EBIT Next Year61.16%
EBIT Next 3Y22.95%
EBIT Next 5Y20.52%
FCF growth 1Y-38.37%
FCF growth 3Y6.5%
FCF growth 5Y-16.93%
OCF growth 1Y-24.63%
OCF growth 3Y-0.17%
OCF growth 5Y-7.79%
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO / EMN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?
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 6 / 10 to EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) stock?
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EMN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) is 13.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
What is the financial health of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) stock?
The financial health rating of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) is 4 / 10.