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EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EMN - US2774321002 - Common Stock

69.44 USD
+3.43 (+5.2%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 5:25:08 PM
69.44 USD
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 5:25:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EMN. EMN was compared to 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While EMN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. EMN is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
EMN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

EMN has a better Return On Assets (5.47%) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
EMN has a better Return On Equity (14.26%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
EMN has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: EMN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EMN is in line with the industry average of 6.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.47%
ROE 14.26%
ROIC 8.3%
ROA(3y)5.82%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)15.81%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)8.36%
ROIC(5y)8.64%
EMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EMN (8.96%) is better than 84.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EMN has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.14%, EMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
EMN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.04%, EMN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.05% of the companies in the same industry.
EMN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.14%
PM (TTM) 8.96%
GM 24.04%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y1.24%
PM growth 3Y5.65%
PM growth 5Y3.34%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
EMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EMN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EMN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
EMN Yearly Shares OutstandingEMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that EMN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.44, EMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EMN is 12.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take EMN, 12.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EMN has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that EMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EMN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMN is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 12.63
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.41%
EMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that EMN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EMN has a worse Current ratio (1.68) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that EMN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EMN has a worse Quick ratio (0.78) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 0.78
EMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.82% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.08% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, EMN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.52% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, EMN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.82%
EPS 3Y-3.79%
EPS 5Y2.08%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.61%
Revenue growth 5Y0.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.22%

3.2 Future

EMN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.03% yearly.
EMN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.69%
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%
EPS Next 5Y3.03%
Revenue Next Year-1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.24%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
EMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.09, which indicates a very decent valuation of EMN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EMN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, EMN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.38, which indicates a very decent valuation of EMN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EMN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.82. EMN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.09
Fwd PE 8.38
EMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EMN is valued cheaper than 84.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EMN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.75
EV/EBITDA 6.58
EMN Per share dataEMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of EMN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.00%, EMN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.59. EMN pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, EMN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years30
EMN Yearly Dividends per shareEMN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

45.67% 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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.67%
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%
EMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EMN Dividend Payout.EMN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EMN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO

NYSE:EMN (8/22/2025, 5:25:08 PM)

After market: 69.44 0 (0%)

69.44

+3.43 (+5.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners91.96%
Inst Owner Change-2.37%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change6.82%
Market Cap8.02B
Analysts78.26
Price Target81.97 (18.04%)
Short Float %2.33%
Short Ratio1.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5%
Yearly Dividend3.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
DP45.67%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.83)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.32%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.32%
Max EPS beat(4)18.25%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.04%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.89%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.62%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.22%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.84%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0%
PT rev (1m)-17.41%
PT rev (3m)-18.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-34.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.09
Fwd PE 8.38
P/S 0.86
P/FCF 19.75
P/OCF 8
P/B 1.37
P/tB 7.02
EV/EBITDA 6.58
EPS(TTM)7.64
EY11%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY11.93%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)8.68
OCFY12.5%
SpS80.43
BVpS50.54
TBVpS9.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.47%
ROE 14.26%
ROCE 10.23%
ROIC 8.3%
ROICexc 8.58%
ROICexgc 13.57%
OM 14.14%
PM (TTM) 8.96%
GM 24.04%
FCFM 4.37%
ROA(3y)5.82%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)15.81%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)8.36%
ROIC(5y)8.64%
ROICexc(3y)8.83%
ROICexc(5y)9.06%
ROICexgc(3y)15.26%
ROICexgc(5y)15.76%
ROCE(3y)10.04%
ROCE(5y)10.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.53%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y1.24%
PM growth 3Y5.65%
PM growth 5Y3.34%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 12.63
Debt/EBITDA 2.81
Cap/Depr 117.09%
Cap/Sales 6.42%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 54.99%
Profit Quality 48.8%
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.44
F-Score6
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)138.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.22%
Profit Quality(3y)60.45%
Profit Quality(5y)105.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.82%
EPS 3Y-3.79%
EPS 5Y2.08%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
EPS Next Y-6.69%
EPS Next 2Y2.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%
EPS Next 5Y3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.61%
Revenue growth 5Y0.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.22%
Revenue Next Year-1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 1Y26.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.58%
EBIT growth 5Y1.48%
EBIT Next Year29.18%
EBIT Next 3Y15.43%
EBIT Next 5Y11.73%
FCF growth 1Y21.56%
FCF growth 3Y-13.53%
FCF growth 5Y-8.61%
OCF growth 1Y-10.62%
OCF growth 3Y-7.36%
OCF growth 5Y-3.07%