Eastern Co (EML) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Eastern Co stock (EML) is currently trading at $20.64. Eastern Co PE ratio is 20.74. Eastern Co PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.49. WallStSmart rates EML as Underperform.
- EML PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- EML PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- EML intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- EML fair value vs current price
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- Is EML undervalued or overvalued?
- Eastern Co financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- EML Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- EML analyst price target and Smart Rating
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EML Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Eastern Co (EML)
EML trades 182% above its Graham fair value of $6.66, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Eastern Co (EML) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Eastern Co (EML) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
75.88% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Eastern Co (EML) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -13.70%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -8.90%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Eastern Co (EML) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.15), Price/Sales (0.49), Price/Book (0.98) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -13.70%, EPS Growth at -8.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.86%, Operating Margin at 4.38%, Profit Margin at 2.87%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.86% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -13.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
EML Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
EML's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.49x trades 37% below its historical average of 0.78x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 67% below its historical high of 1.5x set in Sep 2006, and 26% above its historical low of 0.39x in Dec 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Eastern Co (EML) · INDUSTRIALS › TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
The Big Picture
Eastern Co operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 249M with 14% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 2M in free cash flow and 4M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 14% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
ROE of 4.9% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Eastern Co push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor TOOLS & ACCESSORIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Eastern Co.
Bottom Line
Eastern Co offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Eastern Co(EML)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
USA
The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineering solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Naugatuck, Connecticut.