The Eastern Company (EML) — Stock Score Summary

The Eastern Company (EML) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. The Eastern Company is a micro-cap industrial hardware manufacturer. It lacks the scale, global moat, and structural growth tailwinds required to justify a position in our concentrated book.

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$21.82
Market Cap$131M
P/E (TTM)27.71
Price/Book1.05
Return on Equity3.8%
Return on Invested Capital5.4%
Debt/Equity42.93
Gross Margin22.3%
Operating Margin2.1%
Revenue Growth-5.7%
Dividend Yield2.0%
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 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (59), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ 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 74/100. 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).
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