EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EMN • US2774321002

79.16 USD
+1.14 (+1.46%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
79.15 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

EMN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. EMN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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

  • EMN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • EMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • EMN's Return On Assets of 4.67% is amongst the best of the industry. EMN outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.11%, EMN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.46%, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Profit Margin of 7.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EMN outperforms 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EMN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.92%, EMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMN has declined.
  • EMN has a Gross Margin of 22.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EMN outperforms 40.96% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EMN has declined.
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

  • EMN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for EMN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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 2.51. 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 (2.51) than 67.47% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.85, EMN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that EMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • EMN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMN underperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 12.85
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC13.18%
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.
  • EMN has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EMN outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that EMN may have some problems paying 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 73.49% 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 -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.
  • Looking at the last year, EMN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.71% in the last 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.
  • EMN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y14.84%
Revenue Next Year0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.66, EMN is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EMN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EMN is cheaper than 79.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, EMN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.38, the valuation of EMN can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EMN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say EMN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.66
Fwd PE 13.38
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 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EMN is valued a bit cheaper than 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.87
EV/EBITDA 7.87
EMN Per share dataEMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of EMN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • EMN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.53
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 4.21%, EMN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • EMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.17. EMN pays more dividend than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, EMN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.21%

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 more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 79.15 -0.01 (-0.01%)

79.16

+1.14 (+1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners90.86%
Inst Owner Change-4.5%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change12.28%
Market Cap9.03B
Revenue(TTM)8.75B
Net Income(TTM)699.00M
Analysts74.55
Price Target76.91 (-2.84%)
Short Float %3.82%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.21%
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)2.84%
PT rev (3m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.66
Fwd PE 13.38
P/S 1
P/FCF 22.87
P/OCF 8.96
P/B 1.57
P/tB 8.23
EV/EBITDA 7.87
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY6.82%
EPS(NY)5.92
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY4.37%
OCF(TTM)8.83
OCFY11.16%
SpS79.09
BVpS50.58
TBVpS9.62
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number78.39
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 2.51
F-Score5
WACC13.18%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 5Y14.84%
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 5Y1.77%
EBIT growth 1Y2.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.88%
EBIT Next Year63.36%
EBIT Next 3Y25.77%
EBIT Next 5Y20.52%
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 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO?

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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%.