EASTERN CO/THE (EML) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:EML • US2763171046

18.05 USD
-0.55 (-2.98%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
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After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EML. EML was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While EML has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. EML may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth EML also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • EML had positive earnings in the past year.
  • EML had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years EML 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years EML 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
EML Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEML 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 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • EML's Return On Assets of 3.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 46.92% of its industry peers.
  • EML has a Return On Equity (5.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • EML has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EML outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EML is below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.26%) for EML is below the current ROIC(8.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.31%
ROE 5.85%
ROIC 8.09%
ROA(3y)1.5%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)3.04%
ROE(5y)4.48%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.69%
EML Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEML Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • EML has a Profit Margin (2.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.32%, EML is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EML's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • EML has a Gross Margin of 25.78%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EML underperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
  • EML's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.32%
PM (TTM) 2.85%
GM 25.78%
OM growth 3Y5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y0.79%
EML Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEML Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EML is destroying value.
  • EML has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • EML has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EML has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EML Yearly Shares OutstandingEML Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
EML Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEML Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • EML has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that EML is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EML has a Altman-Z score of 3.37. This is in the better half of the industry: EML outperforms 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • EML has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.96. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as EML would need 2.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • EML's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.96 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EML outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • EML has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, EML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 2.96
Altman-Z 3.37
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC9.42%
EML Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEML Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that EML has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.99, EML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EML has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that EML is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EML has a Quick ratio (1.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 1.3
EML Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEML Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 214.26% over the past year.
  • Looking at the last year, EML shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.54% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.62% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y1.62%
Sales Q2Q%-22.36%

3.2 Future

  • EML is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 97.16% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y245.97%
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
EML Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEML Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
EML Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEML Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.89, which indicates a correct valuation of EML.
  • 93.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EML, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, EML is valued rather cheaply.
  • EML is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98.
  • 98.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EML, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.75, EML is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 6.98
EML Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEML Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • EML's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EML is cheaper than 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 96.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EML, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.37
EV/EBITDA 5.53
EML Per share dataEML EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • EML's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as EML's earnings are expected to grow with 97.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%, EML has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, EML pays a better dividend. On top of this EML pays more dividend than 91.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • EML's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of EML has a limited annual growth rate of 0.21%.
  • EML has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • EML has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
EML Yearly Dividends per shareEML Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • EML pays out 37.05% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of EML is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.05%
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EML Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEML Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M 15M 20M
EML Dividend Payout.EML Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EML Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EASTERN CO/THE

NASDAQ:EML (2/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 18.05 0 (0%)

18.05

-0.55 (-2.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners76.37%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners7.36%
Ins Owner Change2.77%
Market Cap109.56M
Revenue(TTM)255.50M
Net Income(TTM)7.28M
Analysts84
Price Target34.68 (92.13%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio7.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP37.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-42.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-87.14%
Max EPS beat(2)2.68%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 6.98
P/S 0.43
P/FCF 8.37
P/OCF 6.52
P/B 0.88
P/tB 2
EV/EBITDA 5.53
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY7.76%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY14.32%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY11.95%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY15.35%
SpS42.09
BVpS20.47
TBVpS9.01
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.31%
ROE 5.85%
ROCE 10.03%
ROIC 8.09%
ROICexc 8.52%
ROICexgc 14.02%
OM 7.32%
PM (TTM) 2.85%
GM 25.78%
FCFM 5.12%
ROA(3y)1.5%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)3.04%
ROE(5y)4.48%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.69%
ROICexc(3y)7.75%
ROICexc(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc(3y)13.8%
ROICexgc(5y)12.94%
ROCE(3y)8.99%
ROCE(5y)8.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.92%
OM growth 3Y5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y0.79%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 2.96
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 57.5%
Cap/Sales 1.46%
Interest Coverage 6.46
Cash Conversion 66.82%
Profit Quality 179.96%
Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 3.37
F-Score9
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)104.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.87%
EPS Next Y245.97%
EPS Next 2Y97.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y1.62%
Sales Q2Q%-22.36%
Revenue Next Year1.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.36%
EBIT growth 3Y9.19%
EBIT growth 5Y2.32%
EBIT Next Year11.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-46.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.15%
OCF growth 1Y-45.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-2.19%

EASTERN CO/THE / EML FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EML.


What is the valuation status of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to EASTERN CO/THE (EML). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of EML stock?

EASTERN CO/THE (EML) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is 12.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.


What is the earnings growth outlook for EASTERN CO/THE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EASTERN CO/THE (EML) is expected to grow by 245.97% in the next year.