EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EBC • US27627N1054
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This EBC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EBC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- EBC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years EBC has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EBC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- EBC's Return On Assets of 0.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EBC is outperformed by 89.47% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 2.03%, EBC is not doing good in the industry: 89.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.29% | ||
| ROE | 2.03% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.62%
ROA(5y)0.68%
ROE(3y)4.38%
ROE(5y)5.15%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of EBC (12.21%) is worse than 84.74% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBC has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for EBC so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.21% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-23.1%
PM growth 5Y25.53%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. EBC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- EBC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- EBC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EBC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for EBC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- There is no outstanding debt for EBC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.22%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. EBC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EBC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, EBC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.45% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, EBC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.21% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y6.82%
EPS 5Y31.45%
EPS Q2Q%29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y4.51%
Sales Q2Q%32.48%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 24.95% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y25.95%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year49.48%
Revenue Next 2Y24.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. EBC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.44, which indicates a correct valuation of EBC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EBC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. EBC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.67, the valuation of EBC can be described as very reasonable.
- EBC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68, EBC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EBC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EBC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- EBC's earnings are expected to grow with 19.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. EBC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%, EBC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EBC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.73.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, EBC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.74% |
5.2 History
- EBC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- EBC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 119.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP119.83%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EBC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
20.96
+0.26 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners82%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change6.26%
Market Cap4.92B
Revenue(TTM)722.65M
Net Income(TTM)88.22M
Analysts78
Price Target23.89 (13.98%)
Short Float %3.44%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.74% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP119.83%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.13)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.07%
Max EPS beat(2)5.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.07%
Max EPS beat(4)6.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.09%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.41%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.16%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.02%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 | ||
| P/S | 6.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY7.44%
EPS(NY)1.96
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY8.4%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY8.79%
SpS3.08
BVpS18.5
TBVpS12.95
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.43
Graham Number25.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.29% | ||
| ROE | 2.03% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.21% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 57.15% |
ROA(3y)0.62%
ROA(5y)0.68%
ROE(3y)4.38%
ROE(5y)5.15%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-23.1%
PM growth 5Y25.53%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 468.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC14.22%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)52.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.84%
Profit Quality(3y)267.81%
Profit Quality(5y)204.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y6.82%
EPS 5Y31.45%
EPS Q2Q%29.41%
EPS Next Y25.95%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y4.51%
Sales Q2Q%32.48%
Revenue Next Year49.48%
Revenue Next 2Y24.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.79%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y44.83%
OCF growth 1Y52.35%
OCF growth 3Y23.44%
OCF growth 5Y43.97%
EASTERN BANKSHARES INC / EBC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EBC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EBC.
What is the valuation status of EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) stock?
EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EASTERN BANKSHARES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) is expected to grow by 25.95% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EBC stock?
The dividend rating of EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 119.83%.