Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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LTS:0IF3 Eastman Chemical Co LTS:0IF3
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Price $67.16
GF Value $78.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eastman Chemical Co LTS:0IF3 -2.11% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IF3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,258 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 58.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Eastman Chemical Co's current share price is $67.16. Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.24. Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0IF3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 2.66   Max: 5.11
Current: 1.31

During the past years, Eastman Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.11. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.66.

LTS:0IF3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.51% of 1258 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs LTS:0IF3: 1.31

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Eastman Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.549. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $50.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eastman Chemical Co  (LTS:0IF3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Eastman Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.30 1.97 2.03 1.94 1.28

Eastman Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 1.52 1.27 1.28 1.49

LTS:0IF3 vs NEU, AXTA, ESI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=67.16/50.24
=1.34

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Eastman Chemical Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=52.549/330.2130*330.2130
=52.549

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Eastman Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 29.618 241.018 40.579
201609 30.262 241.428 41.391
201612 30.937 241.432 42.313
201703 31.894 243.801 43.198
201706 33.214 244.955 44.774
201709 34.946 246.819 46.753
201712 37.792 246.524 50.621
201803 38.875 249.554 51.440
201806 40.324 251.989 52.842
201809 42.288 252.439 55.317
201812 41.516 251.233 54.567
201903 42.164 254.202 54.772
201906 42.841 256.143 55.230
201909 44.272 256.759 56.937
201912 43.811 256.974 56.297
202003 45.013 258.115 57.586
202006 44.485 257.797 56.981
202009 44.845 260.280 56.894
202012 44.332 260.474 56.201
202103 45.722 264.877 57.000
202106 43.776 271.696 53.204
202109 45.522 274.310 54.799
202112 44.228 278.802 52.384
202203 45.724 287.504 52.516
202206 43.344 296.311 48.303
202209 44.870 296.808 49.920
202212 43.377 296.797 48.261
202303 43.541 301.836 47.634
202306 44.544 305.109 48.209
202309 45.160 307.789 48.450
202312 46.513 306.746 50.071
202403 47.072 312.332 49.767
202406 48.135 314.175 50.592
202409 48.778 315.301 51.085
202412 50.179 315.605 52.502
202503 50.849 319.799 52.505
202506 50.813 322.561 52.018
202509 50.592 324.800 51.435
202512 52.245 324.054 53.238
202603 52.549 330.213 52.549

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 mean?
Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #522 out of 1258 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 5.11. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 1.34 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #522 out of 1258 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastman Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEU and AXTA?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #522 out of 1258 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 1.34 is 18.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 5.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Eastman Chemical Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.64, based on 1,258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastman Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 18.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastman Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.92, compared to a current price of $67.16 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 18.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $67.16 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.92. GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IF3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.66)
  • GF Value™: $78.92 vs. price of $67.16 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% below the Chemicals median (#522 of 1258)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IF3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eastman Chemical Co Business Description

Address 200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN, USA, 37662
Established in 1920 to produce chemicals for Eastman Kodak, Eastman Chemical has grown into a global specialty chemical company with manufacturing sites around the world. The company generates the majority of its sales outside of the United States, with a strong presence in Asian markets. During the past several years, Eastman has sold noncore businesses, choosing to focus on higher-margin specialty product offerings.
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