EATON CORP PLC (ETN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ETN - IE00B8KQN827 - Common Stock
330.94 USD
+8.68 (+2.69%)
Overall ETN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ETN against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. ETN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ETN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes ETN very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ETN was profitable.
ETN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ETN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ETN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ETN (9.66%) is better than 91.21% of its industry peers.
ETN has a Return On Equity of 20.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ETN outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ETN (13.15%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
ETN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.83%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.15%) for ETN is above the 3 year average (10.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.66% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROIC | 13.15% |
ROA(3y)8.43%
ROA(5y)7.2%
ROE(3y)17.29%
ROE(5y)14.88%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)9.09%
1.3 Margins
ETN's Profit Margin of 14.74% is amongst the best of the industry. ETN outperforms 89.01% of its industry peers.
ETN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ETN's Operating Margin of 18.84% is amongst the best of the industry. ETN outperforms 93.41% of its industry peers.
ETN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 38.10%, ETN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ETN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.74% | ||
| GM | 38.1% |
OM growth 3Y15.21%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3Y11.77%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ETN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ETN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ETN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ETN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ETN has an Altman-Z score of 4.93. This indicates that ETN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.93, ETN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ETN is 3.21, which is a good value as it means it would take ETN, 3.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.21, ETN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that ETN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ETN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
ETN has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that ETN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ETN has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: ETN underperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that ETN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, ETN is not doing good in the industry: 63.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ETN does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ETN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.98%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
ETN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.24%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.07% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.98%
EPS 3Y17.66%
EPS 5Y13.71%
EPS Q2Q%8.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%10.13%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ETN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.78% on average per year.
ETN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.42%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue Next Year10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y9.82%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y9.21%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.60, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ETN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ETN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ETN is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.87, ETN is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.99, the valuation of ETN can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ETN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ETN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ETN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ETN is cheaper than 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ETN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ETN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ETN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ETN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ETN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.28, ETN pays a better dividend. On top of this ETN pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, ETN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ETN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.70%.
ETN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ETN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.7%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
ETN pays out 40.54% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ETN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP40.54%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
NYSE:ETN (1/6/2026, 2:48:06 PM)
330.94
+8.68 (+2.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.75%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap128.54B
Revenue(TTM)26.63B
Net Income(TTM)3.93B
Analysts78.24
Price Target405.2 (22.44%)
Short Float %1.79%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Yearly Dividend3.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.7%
DP40.54%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(2)0.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.48%
Max EPS beat(4)0.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.42%
PT rev (1m)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.99 | ||
| P/S | 4.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.34 | ||
| P/B | 6.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.36 |
EPS(TTM)11.57
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)13.8
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)10.56
OCFY3.19%
SpS68.57
BVpS48.51
TBVpS-5.4
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)2.09
Graham Number112.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.66% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROCE | 16.1% | ||
| ROIC | 13.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.27% | ||
| OM | 18.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.74% | ||
| GM | 38.1% | ||
| FCFM | 12.47% |
ROA(3y)8.43%
ROA(5y)7.2%
ROE(3y)17.29%
ROE(5y)14.88%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)9.09%
ROICexc(3y)11.53%
ROICexc(5y)9.59%
ROICexgc(3y)38.67%
ROICexgc(5y)33.99%
ROCE(3y)12.98%
ROCE(5y)10.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.81%
OM growth 3Y15.21%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3Y11.77%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
F-Score8
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.66
Cap/Depr(3y)77.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)86.8%
Profit Quality(5y)103.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.98%
EPS 3Y17.66%
EPS 5Y13.71%
EPS Q2Q%8.1%
EPS Next Y12.42%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%10.13%
Revenue Next Year10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y9.82%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y9.21%
EBIT growth 1Y9.02%
EBIT growth 3Y24.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.68%
EBIT Next Year25.01%
EBIT Next 3Y16.66%
EBIT Next 5Y12.95%
FCF growth 1Y19.04%
FCF growth 3Y30.36%
FCF growth 5Y4.2%
OCF growth 1Y16.8%
OCF growth 3Y25.99%
OCF growth 5Y4.62%
EATON CORP PLC / ETN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EATON CORP PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ETN.
What is the valuation status of EATON CORP PLC (ETN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EATON CORP PLC (ETN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EATON CORP PLC (ETN) stock?
EATON CORP PLC (ETN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ETN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EATON CORP PLC (ETN) is 28.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.82.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EATON CORP PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EATON CORP PLC (ETN) is expected to grow by 12.42% in the next year.