EML
BEARISH
$21.19
Live
The Eastern Company · NASDAQ
$17.61
52W Range
$26.77
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 09, 2026
Market cap
$128.59M
P/E
21.19
ROE
4.9%
Profit margin
2.9%
Debt/Equity
0.43
Dividend yield
2.06%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
EML shows bearish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Concerns include weak profitability or high valuation.
Key Strengths
Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.43
Key Risks
Low profit margin of 2.9%
Declining revenue (-13.7%)
Weak ROE of 4.9%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$7.0
-67.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
46
Moderate
60
35
30
55
50
AI Verdict
EML shows bearish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Concerns include weak profitability or high valuation.
Key drivers: Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.43, Low profit margin of 2.9%, Declining revenue (-13.7%)
Confidence
25%
Value
60/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Trades below Graham Number.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Future
35/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Revenue is contracting.
Past
30/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved -9.5% over 5Y and -4.8% over 1Y.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- ROE only 4.9%.
- Thin profit margins.
Health
55/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Low D/E ratio (0.43).
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
50/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Moderate dividend profile (Score: 50/100).
- Yield: 2.1%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$21.19
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EML and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-08
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EML
The Eastern Company
Primary
|
-9.5% | +14.7% | -4.8% | -3.5% | +11.2% | +3.9% |
|
BEEP
Mobile Infrastructure Corporation
Peer
|
-71.5% | -71.5% | -24.4% | -23.4% | +8.1% | +12.2% |
|
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
Peer
|
-10.9% | +174.0% | +190.8% | +155.0% | -14.9% | -33.6% |
|
BAER
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-79.4% | -61.3% | +14.3% | +5.8% | -28.6% | -9.3% |
|
ANPA
Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited
Peer
|
+143.2% | +143.2% | +143.2% | -78.9% | -88.3% | -5.6% |
EML
The Eastern Company
Primary
5Y
-9.5%
3Y
+14.7%
1Y
-4.8%
6M
-3.5%
1M
+11.2%
1W
+3.9%
BEE
Mobile Infrastructure Corporation
Peer
5Y
-71.5%
3Y
-71.5%
1Y
-24.4%
6M
-23.4%
1M
+8.1%
1W
+12.2%
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
Peer
5Y
-10.9%
3Y
+174.0%
1Y
+190.8%
6M
+155.0%
1M
-14.9%
1W
-33.6%
BAE
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-79.4%
3Y
-61.3%
1Y
+14.3%
6M
+5.8%
1M
-28.6%
1W
-9.3%
ANP
Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited
Peer
5Y
+143.2%
3Y
+143.2%
1Y
+143.2%
6M
-78.9%
1M
-88.3%
1W
-5.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.19
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.03
P/S Ratio
0.52
EV/Revenue
0.7
EV/EBITDA
8.82
Market Cap
$128.59M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.86%
Operating Margin
4.38%
Gross Margin
22.88%
ROE
4.86%
ROA
3.65%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-13.7%
Earnings Growth
-8.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-13.72%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-10.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.43
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.59
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.36
Good
Cash/Share
$1.23
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
22.8%
Op. Margin
3.8%
Net Margin
2.0%
Total Assets
$0.2B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
0.74x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
39%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2012-04-25
$0.33
+40.4% surprise
2012-02-08
$0.24
+5.7% surprise
2011-10-26
$0.24
-4.4% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing EML against 164 companies in the Industrials sector
(14 bullish, 73 neutral, 77 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.19
This Stock
vs
92.66
Sector Avg
-77.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.86%
This Stock
vs
-0.69%
Sector Avg
-801.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.86%
This Stock
vs
36.82%
Sector Avg
-92.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.43
This Stock
vs
4.4
Sector Avg
-90.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-13.7%
This Stock
vs
27.95%
Sector Avg
-149.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.59
This Stock
vs
3.05
Sector Avg
+18.0%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EML
The Eastern Company
|
BEARISH | $128.59M | 21.19 | 4.9% | 2.9% | $21.19 | |
|
BEEP
Mobile Infrastructure Corporation
|
BEARISH | $124.78M | - | -9.0% | -42.1% | $2.95 | Compare |
|
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
|
BEARISH | $134.76M | - | -4.1% | -1.2% | $6.63 | Compare |
|
BAER
Bridger Aerospace Group...
|
BEARISH | $111.09M | - | 7.0% | 3.4% | $2.0 | Compare |
|
ANPA
Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited
|
BEARISH | $107.0M | 856.0 | -% | -% | $8.56 | Compare |
EML
The Eastern Company
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$129M
P/E
21.2
ROE
4.9%
Price
$21.19
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | GALBATO CHAN W | Director | Purchase | 962 | $20,135 |
| 2026-03-16 | MARDY MICHAEL JOHN | Director | Purchase | 1,099 | $23,002 |
| 2026-03-16 | DISANTO FREDERICK D | Director | Stock Award | 1,065 | $22,290 |
| 2026-03-16 | SCOTT PEGGY B | Director | Purchase | 1,064 | $22,270 |
| 2026-03-16 | EVERETS JOHN W | Director | Purchase | 1,339 | $28,025 |
| 2026-03-16 | HENRY CHARLES W | Director | Purchase | 989 | $20,700 |
| 2026-03-10 | DISANTO FREDERICK D | Director | Purchase | 101 | $1,918 |
| 2026-03-06 | DISANTO FREDERICK D | Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $18,390 |
| 2026-02-27 | VLAHOS NICHOLAS ALEC | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 907 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | VLAHOS NICHOLAS ALEC | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 331 | $7,583 |
| 2025-12-16 | GALBATO CHAN W | Director | Purchase | 1,029 | $20,117 |
| 2025-12-16 | MARDY MICHAEL JOHN | Director | Purchase | 1,177 | $23,010 |
| 2025-12-16 | SCOTT PEGGY B | Director | Purchase | 1,140 | $22,287 |
| 2025-12-16 | EVERETS JOHN W | Director | Purchase | 1,435 | $28,054 |
| 2025-12-16 | HENRY CHARLES W | Director | Purchase | 1,059 | $20,703 |
GALBATO CHAN W
Director
2026-03-16
962 shares
·
$20,135
MARDY MICHAEL JOHN
Director
2026-03-16
1,099 shares
·
$23,002
DISANTO FREDERICK D
Director
2026-03-16
1,065 shares
·
$22,290
SCOTT PEGGY B
Director
2026-03-16
1,064 shares
·
$22,270
EVERETS JOHN W
Director
2026-03-16
1,339 shares
·
$28,025
HENRY CHARLES W
Director
2026-03-16
989 shares
·
$20,700
DISANTO FREDERICK D
Director
2026-03-10
101 shares
·
$1,918
DISANTO FREDERICK D
Director
2026-03-06
1,000 shares
·
$18,390
VLAHOS NICHOLAS ALEC
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-27
907 shares
VLAHOS NICHOLAS ALEC
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-31
331 shares
·
$7,583
GALBATO CHAN W
Director
2025-12-16
1,029 shares
·
$20,117
MARDY MICHAEL JOHN
Director
2025-12-16
1,177 shares
·
$23,010
SCOTT PEGGY B
Director
2025-12-16
1,140 shares
·
$22,287
EVERETS JOHN W
Director
2025-12-16
1,435 shares
·
$28,054
HENRY CHARLES W
Director
2025-12-16
1,059 shares
·
$20,703
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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