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Eastern Co(EML)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EML
10/06/2026: EML (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The Eastern Company is a long-standing manufacturer of industrial hardware and custom metal components, primarily serving the transportation and infrastructure markets. It is known for its niche market focus and historical commitment to dividend payments, making it a potentially stable option for value-oriented investors. The company's growth relies on its ability to provide specialized engineering solutions, though it faces risks from cyclical industrial demand and rising raw material costs. Investors should monitor its operational efficiency, margin management, and the success of its recent efforts to integrate digital capabilities into traditional hardware. The stock is best suited for those seeking steady, dividend-paying exposure to the industrial manufacturing sector.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth potential, often tied to industrial cycles rather than rapid expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock typically lacks the high-volatility price action required for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock is often positioned as a value play due to its niche industrial market presence and historical dividend payout. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Long-term dividend history makes this an attractive option for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While established, industrial cyclicality introduces moderate risk compared to conservative defensive stocks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | As a small-cap stock, liquidity and broader market sentiment can cause price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Low | The company's valuation is generally tied to tangible assets and earnings, limiting speculative bubbles. |
| Competition risk | Medium | Larger diversified manufacturers like SWK may pressure margins in core hardware segments. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has maintained long-term stability but faces challenges in growing market share. |
| Dividend income | Strong | Dividends are a core component of the company's total return proposition. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Integrating acquisitions and managing material costs are essential for operational success. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 15.42% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/06/2026 |
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 149.18M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.56 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.56 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11.3K shares | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 17.34 - 29.78 | Updated Date 10/05/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 17.34 - 29.78 | Updated Date 10/05/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.79% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.15 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hardware | Locks, latches, and hinges for commercial vehicles and equipment. | This segment earns money by selling critical hardware components to the heavy transportation industry. |
| Metal Products | Custom metal castings and machined industrial components. | This area generates revenue through the production of specialized parts for infrastructure and commercial projects. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.56 | Forward PE 9.61 | Enterprise Value 199.66M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64 |
Enterprise Value 199.66M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.85 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.21 | Shares Outstanding 6.02M | Shares Floating 4.86M |
Shares Outstanding 6.02M | Shares Floating 4.86M | ||
Percent Insiders 8.09 | Percent Institutions 76.47 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Eastern Co
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Shelton, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Ryan A. Schroeder | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Tools & Accessories | Full time employees 1231 | Website https://www.easterncompany.com |
Full time employees 1231 | Website https://www.easterncompany.com | ||
The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and North America. The company offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, which are used in the assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in production processes of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; injection blow mold tooling products; design, develops, and manufactures 2-step stretch blow molds, and related components for the stretch blow molding industry; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industries. It also provides rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles; and development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and customer applications. In addition, the company designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for OEMs and aftermarket applications, as well as offers aftermarket components to the heavy- and medium-duty truck, motorhome, and bus markets. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.
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