Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) — Stock Score Summary

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (53/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Eastman Chemical is an energy-intensive chemical manufacturer. Elevated and volatile natural gas and oil derivative feedstock prices act as a direct margin headwind, making it a casualty of the geopolitical energy risk premium.

Eastman Chemical Company is a global specialty materials producer, offering a broad range of advanced materials, additives, functional products, and chemical fibers for diverse end markets. The company's competitive advantage lies in its deep intellectual property, strong innovation capabilities, and unique product differentiation that addresses specific customer needs across industries like transportation, building & construction, and consumer durables. This broad portfolio and technical expertise enable premium pricing and stable demand.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$71.32
Market Cap$8.7B
P/E (TTM)20.93
P/E (Forward)10.33
Price/Book1.38
Return on Equity6.6%
Return on Invested Capital6.4%
Debt/Equity89.62
Gross Margin19.8%
Operating Margin9.8%
Revenue Growth-4.9%
Dividend Yield4.6%
Free Cash Flow$434M

Eastman Chemical Company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastman Chemical Company’s (EMN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (53), Value (59), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Eastman Chemical Company have an economic moat?
Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. 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 Eastman Chemical Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. 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 Eastman Chemical Company in?
Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).
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