The Eastern Company

The Eastern Company

EML
The Eastern CompanyUS flagNASDAQ
27.94
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+0.64
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168.50MMarket Cap
The Eastern Company
EML
(NASDAQ)

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price

27.94

P/E

ratio

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
21.32
23.12
25.34
22.9
22.62
23.15
22.01
32.63
56.15
40.38
31.68
39.37
44.95
41.53
43.81
40.87
39.25
Revenue per Share
0.91
0.89
1.39
1.11
1.23
0.92
1.25
0.81
3.48
2.13
0.87
1.49
1.98
1.38
-1.37
1.17
1.35
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.78
-0.32
1.52
0.93
0.92
1.06
1.53
1.34
2.22
2.81
2.94
-0.92
1.16
3.36
1.74
0.8
2.54
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.52
0.36
0.5
0.42
0.48
0.45
0.44
0.44
0.66
0.44
0.44
0.44
0.44
0.44
0.44
0.44
0.45
Dividend per Share
11.37
11.13
11.51
13.1
12.01
12.71
13.18
13.88
15.55
16.9
16.7
18.29
20.35
21.31
19.58
20.63
21.6
Book Value per Share
8.72
8.58
8.98
10.61
9.18
9.98
10.5
6.66
7.71
-0.95
-0.07
2.25
5.06
9.46
8.03
9.21
10.32
Tangible Book Value per Share
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
130
143
158
142
141
145
138
204
234
252
198
247
279
259
273
249
234
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.54
6.1
8.6
7.29
8.32
5.55
8.09
5.92
7.62
7.99
7.66
7.08
5.32
6.58
7.39
4.29
2.93
Operating Margin (%)
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
7
7
5
6
7
7
Depreciation Expense
6
6
9
7
8
6
8
5
15
13
5
9
12
9
-9
7
8
Net Income, GAAP
32.8
35.29
34.77
31.76
33.54
28.6
30.63
55.96
17.53
18.14
16.51
15.14
23.28
21.9
22.6
20.33
23.13
Effective Tax Rate (%)
4.26
3.85
5.48
4.84
5.44
3.96
5.66
2.47
6.19
5.27
2.74
3.79
4.41
3.32
-3.13
2.86
3.43
Profit Margin (%)
48
49
57
57
58
60
65
69
71
81
71
74
78
70
71
72
80
Working Capital
4
3
6
4
3
2
1
29
26
103
92
72
64
55
53
49
57
LT Debt
70
69
72
82
75
79
82
87
97
105
104
115
127
132
121
125
130
Total Equity
7.5
7.52
11.47
8.55
9.38
7.12
9.31
5.18
11.95
9.66
6
7.37
5.72
6.72
8.33
4.75
2.84
Return on Invested Capital (%)
7.5
7.52
11.44
8.55
9.39
7.24
9.43
5.31
12.51
8.65
3.38
5.38
7.02
5.42
-3.42
5.16
5.32
Return on Capital (%)
8.11
7.91
12.26
9.02
9.79
7.42
9.62
5.96
15.78
13.11
5.15
8.54
10.2
6.63
-6.74
5.81
6.32
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
5
4
5
LT Borrowings
34
33
42
LT Finance Leases
15
17
15
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
6
6
6
Market Capitalization
119
122
168

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
99
100
125
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
7
8
15
Accounts Receivable, Net
30
33
37
Inventories
56
53
66
Total Current Liabilities
28
28
45
Payables & Accruals
19
20
34
ST Debt
5
4
5
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
4.78%
3.87%
3.28%
Free Cash Flow
-13.37%
-54.1%
-54.84%
Net Income, GAAP
-18.82%
-61.73%
-183.63%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
7.17%
5.47%
-8.72%
Total Cash Common Dividend
-0.47%
-0.53%
-1.8%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
65
73
71
67
273
2025
63
70
55
58
249
2026
60
62
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.31
0.56
-2.47
- -
-1.37
2025
0.32
0.56
0.1
- -
1.17
2026
0.11
0.94
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.11
0.11
0.11
- -
0.44
2025
0.11
0.11
0.11
- -
0.44
2026
0.11
0.11
- -
- -
- -
Business
The Eastern Company (Nasdaq: EML) designs, manufactures and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1858 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the company operates through three main segments: returnable packaging products; metal products, including blow molding tools and stretch blow molds; and fastening and closure control products. It offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, such as custom dunnage for assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft and durable goods, as well as production of plastic packaging, consumer goods and pharmaceuticals; blow mold tools, injection blow mold tooling, 2-step stretch blow molds and change parts supplied to the food, beverage, healthcare and chemical industries; rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks and handles with development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems for OEMs; and proprietary vision technology plus aftermarket components for heavy- and medium-duty trucks, motorhomes and buses. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, aerospace, defense, commercial transportation, industrial equipment and consumer goods manufacturers through decentralized business units emphasizing precision engineering, custom design and quality control. In recent developments, Eastern completed the sale of Big 3 Molds' ISBM business unit on April 30, 2025, to streamline operations under new leadership focused on sales growth, cost reduction and efficiency; initiated a new share repurchase program in May 2025; reduced debt by $5.9 million; repurchased 82,000 shares for $2.1 million year-to-date through Q3 2025; optimized Big 3 Precision's footprint and mitigated tariff impacts; secured Eberhard's role in the U.S. Postal Service's new fleet program; and entered a new $100 million credit facility to support long-term growth amid a 22% sales decline in Q3 2025 versus the prior year.

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