EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EMN • US2774321002
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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
- EMN had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- EMN's Return On Assets of 3.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EMN outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.95%, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.13%, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EMN is in line with the industry average of 6.54%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.42%, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- EMN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 10.56%, EMN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- EMN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EMN has a Gross Margin of 21.09%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMN underperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EMN has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for EMN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EMN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that EMN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.40, EMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EMN is 11.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take EMN, 11.29 years of fcf income to pay off 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 59.04% of its industry peers.
- EMN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating EMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, EMN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC11.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- EMN has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that EMN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.37, EMN is not doing good in the industry: 73.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- EMN has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that EMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EMN (0.63) is worse than 89.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. EMN Growth Analysis
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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.84% 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 1.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue Next Year0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y1.9%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y1.77%
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.
4. EMN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.90, which indicates a correct valuation of EMN.
- EMN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EMN is cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say EMN is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.73 indicates a correct valuation of EMN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EMN is cheaper than 79.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EMN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EMN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EMN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EMN is cheaper than 72.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
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 12.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
5. EMN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EMN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.63%, which is a nice return.
- EMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. EMN pays more dividend than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, EMN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
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 Years15
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
- EMN pays out 80.38% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EMN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP80.38%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
75.07
-0.74 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Inst Owners91.54%
Inst Owner Change-4.65%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change7.23%
Market Cap8.57B
Revenue(TTM)8.75B
Net Income(TTM)474.00M
Analysts76.36
Price Target78.6 (4.7%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
Yearly Dividend3.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.78%
DP80.38%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years30
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)1.31%
PT rev (3m)5.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 6.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY7.19%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)3.72
FCFY4.95%
OCF(TTM)8.5
OCFY11.32%
SpS76.7
BVpS52.24
TBVpS11.62
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number79.67
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 | 2.4 |
F-Score5
WACC11.43%
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 Y9.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.65%
Sales Q2Q%-12.12%
Revenue Next Year0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y1.9%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y1.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.66%
EBIT Next Year59.9%
EBIT Next 3Y23.02%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EMN.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 13.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
What is the financial health of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) stock?
The financial health rating of EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) is 4 / 10.