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EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EBC - US27627N1054 - Common Stock

19.44 USD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
19.44 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EBC. EBC was compared to 383 industry peers in the Banks industry. The financial health of EBC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. EBC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EBC was profitable.
EBC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EBC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years EBC had a positive operating cash flow.
EBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of EBC (0.19%) is worse than 86.95% of its industry peers.
EBC's Return On Equity of 1.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EBC is outperformed by 87.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.19%
ROE 1.3%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.82%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)6.4%
ROE(5y)4.88%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
EBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EBC (7.55%) is worse than 86.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBC has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for EBC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 7.55%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.01%
PM growth 5Y-6.41%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
EBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EBC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for EBC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
EBC has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
EBC Yearly Shares OutstandingEBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
EBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

EBC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14%
EBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
EBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EBC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 82.50%, which is quite impressive.
EBC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.41% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.86% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.5%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y-0.41%
EPS Q2Q%48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.5%
Revenue growth 5Y4.27%
Sales Q2Q%17.87%

3.2 Future

EBC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.57% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 24.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y49.24%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year39.3%
Revenue Next 2Y35.93%
Revenue Next 3Y24.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
EBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.32, EBC is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EBC.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EBC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say EBC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.00, which indicates a very decent valuation of EBC.
EBC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say EBC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.32
Fwd PE 10
EBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

EBC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.69
EV/EBITDA N/A
EBC Per share dataEBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 27.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EBC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
EBC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.90.
EBC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.68%

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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
EBC Yearly Dividends per shareEBC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

EBC pays out 203.09% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP203.09%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
EBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
EBC Dividend Payout.EBC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EBC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC

NASDAQ:EBC (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 19.44 0 (0%)

19.44

+0.01 (+0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Inst Owners72.04%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change5.46%
Market Cap4.64B
Revenue(TTM)655.70M
Net Income(TTM)49.48M
Analysts77.78
Price Target22.19 (14.15%)
Short Float %3.59%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.68%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP203.09%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.07%
Max EPS beat(2)6.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.07%
Max EPS beat(4)14.11%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.9%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.69%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.09%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.86%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.32
Fwd PE 10
P/S 7.07
P/FCF 11.69
P/OCF 11.11
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY7.51%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY10%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY8.56%
OCF(TTM)1.75
OCFY9%
SpS2.75
BVpS15.96
TBVpS11.65
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.19%
ROE 1.3%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 7.55%
GM N/A
FCFM 60.49%
ROA(3y)0.82%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)6.4%
ROE(5y)4.88%
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-13.01%
PM growth 5Y-6.41%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 60.02%
Cap/Sales 3.12%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 801.52%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC14%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)57.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.48%
Profit Quality(3y)148.68%
Profit Quality(5y)168.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.5%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y-0.41%
EPS Q2Q%48%
EPS Next Y49.24%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.5%
Revenue growth 5Y4.27%
Sales Q2Q%17.87%
Revenue Next Year39.3%
Revenue Next 2Y35.93%
Revenue Next 3Y24.88%
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 1Y92.71%
FCF growth 3Y16.99%
FCF growth 5Y7.42%
OCF growth 1Y96.45%
OCF growth 3Y17.6%
OCF growth 5Y7.66%

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC / EBC 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.


What is the profitability of EBC stock?

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EBC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) is 13.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.


Can you provide the financial health for EBC stock?

The financial health rating of EASTERN BANKSHARES INC (EBC) is 4 / 10.