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Eastern Co (EML)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: EML (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.17% | Avg. Invested days 47 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 143.01M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.12 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.12 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 18.97 - 34.60 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.97 - 34.60 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.89% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.1 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -3.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.84% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.12 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 195616479 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 |
Enterprise Value 195616479 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.72 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.85 | Shares Outstanding 6122060 | Shares Floating 5009739 |
Shares Outstanding 6122060 | Shares Floating 5009739 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.62 | Percent Institutions 74.35 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Eastern Co
Company Overview
History and Background
Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and has evolved from a regional manufacturer of gray iron castings to a provider of engineered solutions, including industrial hardware, security products, and metal castings. The company has grown through acquisitions and organic development, adapting to changing market demands.
Core Business Areas
- Eberhard: Designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of locks, latches, hinges, handles, and related components for various industrial applications.
- Velvac: Designs, manufactures, and distributes vision systems for the heavy-duty transportation industry.
- Illinois Lock: Manufactures and sells mechanical and electromechanical locking devices for vending, gaming, and access control industries.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership team consists of experienced executives in the industrial hardware and security sectors. Eastern Co. operates through its subsidiaries, each with its own management structure, overseen by the corporate headquarters.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Industrial Hardware (Locks, Latches, Hinges): Eberhard provides a wide range of industrial hardware solutions. Market share data is not readily available but competes with companies such as Southco, Dirak, and EMKA.
- Vision Systems (Mirrors, Cameras): Velvac offers vision systems primarily for heavy-duty vehicles. Market share data is not readily available, but the company competes with Stoneridge, Brigade Electronics, and Rosco Vision Systems.
- Locking Devices: Illinois Lock manufactures electromechanical locks for different applications. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors include Medeco, ASSA ABLOY, and dormakaba.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries in which Eastern Co. operates are influenced by factors such as economic growth, infrastructure development, and security concerns. Demand for industrial hardware, vision systems, and locking devices is generally stable, with growth potential in emerging markets.
Positioning
Eastern Co. positions itself as a provider of engineered solutions with a focus on quality, reliability, and innovation. Its competitive advantage lies in its diverse product portfolio and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars across all markets, with segments such as electronic access control and commercial vehicles, having higher than average growth rates. Eastern Co. is strongly positioned in established segments with steady growth, and opportunities to expand into higher growth segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Established customer relationships
- Experienced management team
- Strong brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Limited geographic presence
- Dependence on key customers
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Smaller market capitalization compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
- Development of innovative products
- Increased demand for security solutions
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Technological disruption
- Changes in regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ASSA ABLOY (ASAZY)
- Allegion (ALLE)
- Southco (Private)
Competitive Landscape
Eastern Co. competes with larger players in its industries. Its advantage lies in its specialized solutions and customer focus, while disadvantages include limited scale and resources compared to larger competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data not available in the scope of this request
Future Projections: Data not available in the scope of this request
Recent Initiatives: Data not available in the scope of this request
Summary
Eastern Co is a diversified industrial manufacturer with a long history and established market positions. While its diversified portfolio offers stability, smaller size and limited scale present challenges in competing with larger industry players. Growth opportunities exist through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new markets. Close monitoring of market dynamics and cost management are essential for sustained success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Market research
- AI analysis
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Eastern Co
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters 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 1246 | Website https://www.easterncompany.com |
Full time employees 1246 | Website https://www.easterncompany.com | ||
The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. 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; designs and manufactures blow mold tools and injection blow mold tooling products, and 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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