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The Eastern Company · Industrials · United States · $146M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

75
StockRank
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Q
52
V
54
M
63
P/E (TTM)
32.7x
ROE
3.8%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
1.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

The Eastern Company clears the calibrated bar. All three legs are above the floor (Q52 V54 M67) and genuine insider buying of 0.24% plus a buyback provide corroboration on both counts. Nothing adverse is on file: no negative earnings revision and no net selling. Momentum at M67 is the strongest part of the case.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Eastern Company manufactures a range of engineered products and industrial hardware solutions for diverse end markets, including industrial, transportation, and architectural applications. The company leverages its deep engineering expertise and long operating history to provide specialized components like locks, latches, and custom castings. It operates as a diversified industrial manufacturer, known for its precision manufacturing and established relationships within various B2B sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue279.3M258.9M272.8M249.0M-3.8%245.3M
EPS1.981.38-1.371.17-16.1%0.78
Shares6.2M6.2M6.2M6.0M-2.9%6.0M
Debt76.4M61.9M60.2M53.9M-11.0%53.5M
Equity126.6M132.5M120.7M124.6M-0.5%
Op CF10.6M26.5M20.6M8.9M-5.8%13.8M
Inv CF5.1M-4.6M-7.9M-0.5M
Fin CF-11.9M-22.9M-4.8M-16.3M
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PRICE (1Y)+10.9%
21.4023.4025.3927.3929.39Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$24.13
RSI (14)
37.0
52W High
$29.91
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
52
ROIC
5.4%34.9
ROE
3.8%28.5
GP/Assets
25.2%73.3
Op. Margin
2.1%23.4
FCF/Assets
4.6%60.6
Piotroski
775.1
Int. Cover
3.8x30.6
D/E Ratio
0.43x45.4
Current Ratio
3.52x86.5
Value
54
P/E (TTM)
32.7x29.9
EV/EBITDA
11.0x54.2
P/FCF
14.6x61.0
P/B
1.2x67.8
P/S
0.6x76.0
Div Yield
1.7%39.7
Momentum
63
52W High %
81%61.6
RS 6M
27%89.2
SMA 50/200
1.13x78.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
-67%6.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$146M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
22.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of EML are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
EMLThe Eastern Company(you)$146M75BUY
KMTKennametal Inc.$2.7B83STRONG BUY
HLMNHillman Solutions Corp.$1.6B49HOLD
TKRThe Timken Company$9.8B82STRONG BUY
TTCThe Toro Company$8.9B85STRONG BUY
SWKStanley Black & Decker, Inc.$14.2B80STRONG BUY
LECOLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.$13.8B66BUY
FORRForrester Research, Inc.$172M73BUY
TAYDTaylor Devices, Inc.$175M71BUY
CODACoda Octopus Group, Inc.$113M72BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

The Eastern Company (EML) — Stock Score Summary

The Eastern Company (EML) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. The Eastern Company clears the calibrated bar. All three legs are above the floor (Q52 V54 M67) and genuine insider buying of 0.24% plus a buyback provide corroboration on both counts. Nothing adverse is on file: no negative earnings revision and no net selling. Momentum at M67 is the strongest part of the case.

The Eastern Company manufactures a range of engineered products and industrial hardware solutions for diverse end markets, including industrial, transportation, and architectural applications. The company leverages its deep engineering expertise and long operating history to provide specialized components like locks, latches, and custom castings. It operates as a diversified industrial manufacturer, known for its precision manufacturing and established relationships within various B2B sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$24.13
Market Cap$146M
P/E (TTM)32.67
Price/Book1.23
Return on Equity3.8%
Return on Invested Capital5.4%
Debt/Equity0.43x
Gross Margin22.3%
Operating Margin2.1%
Revenue Growth-5.7%
Dividend Yield1.7%
Free Cash Flow$10M

The Eastern Company operates in the Tools & Accessories industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eastern Company’s (EML) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Eastern Company (EML) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (54), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The Eastern Company have an economic moat?
The Eastern Company (EML) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Eastern Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Eastern Company (EML) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Eastern Company in?
The Eastern Company (EML) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Tools & Accessories industry (United States).