Eastman Chemical Co (MEX:EMN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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MEX:EMN Eastman Chemical Co MEX:EMN
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Price MXN1,187.12
GF Value MXN1,394.97
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What is Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eastman Chemical Co MEX:EMN 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates MEX:EMN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,394.97. 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 MXN1187.12. Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN797.64. Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.49.

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

MEX:EMN' 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.

MEX:EMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.51% of 1258 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs MEX:EMN: 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 MXN947.604. 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 MXN797.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eastman Chemical Co  (MEX:EMN) 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

MEX:EMN 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
=1187.12/797.64
=1.49

* 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)
=947.604/330.2130*330.2130
=947.604

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Eastman Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 547.749 241.018 750.458
201609 585.134 241.428 800.317
201612 637.838 241.432 872.388
201703 600.531 243.801 813.381
201706 600.375 244.955 809.339
201709 634.209 246.819 848.492
201712 742.215 246.524 994.179
201803 706.274 249.554 934.551
201806 792.350 251.989 1,038.316
201809 791.005 252.439 1,034.706
201812 815.169 251.233 1,071.433
201903 817.891 254.202 1,062.455
201906 822.934 256.143 1,060.905
201909 874.009 256.759 1,124.047
201912 826.277 256.974 1,061.770
202003 1,055.465 258.115 1,350.283
202006 1,026.800 257.797 1,315.231
202009 990.661 260.280 1,256.835
202012 881.847 260.474 1,117.952
202103 934.603 264.877 1,165.137
202106 871.400 271.696 1,059.079
202109 936.027 274.310 1,126.785
202112 907.294 278.802 1,074.599
202203 910.410 287.504 1,045.652
202206 871.989 296.311 971.756
202209 902.568 296.808 1,004.150
202212 845.669 296.797 940.882
202303 784.827 301.836 858.612
202306 763.664 305.109 826.497
202309 786.630 307.789 843.940
202312 789.520 306.746 849.921
202403 781.223 312.332 825.948
202406 881.841 314.175 926.857
202409 960.453 315.301 1,005.877
202412 1,046.515 315.605 1,094.954
202503 1,040.274 319.799 1,074.150
202506 956.775 322.561 979.472
202509 928.065 324.800 943.532
202512 940.708 324.054 958.587
202603 947.604 330.213 947.604

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 1.49 mean?
Eastman Chemical Co (MEX:EMN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 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 44% 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 1.49 is 44% 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 1.49 is 9.1% 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 72/100, 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 1.49 is 9.1% 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 1.49 is 9.1% 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 1.49, which is 44% 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?
Eastman Chemical Co (MEX:EMN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,394.97, compared to a current price of MXN1,187.12 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 9.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 (MEX:EMN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 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 (MEX:EMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,187.12 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,394.97.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EMN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.66)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,394.97 vs. price of MXN1,187.12 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.1% below the Chemicals median (#522 of 1258)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EMN 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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