Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.80 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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STU:EAC Eastman Chemical Co STU:EAC
72 GF Score
Price €59.64
GF Value €69.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Eastman Chemical Co STU:EAC -1.42% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates STU:EAC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 65.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Eastman Chemical Co's current share price is €59.64. Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €74.20. Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

STU:EAC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.22   Max: 1.93
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Eastman Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.93. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.22.

STU:EAC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
65.15% of 1277 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs STU:EAC: 0.79

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Eastman Chemical Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.375. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €74.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eastman Chemical Co  (STU:EAC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Eastman Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 1.03 1.10 1.09 0.75

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 PS 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 1.04 0.88 0.74 0.75 0.89

STU:EAC vs AXTA, NEU, WLK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Eastman Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=59.64/74.20
=0.80

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=16.375/330.2130*330.2130
=16.375

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Eastman Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 13.730 241.018 18.811
201609 13.750 241.428 18.807
201612 14.034 241.432 19.195
201703 14.628 243.801 19.813
201706 14.706 244.955 19.825
201709 14.214 246.819 19.017
201712 13.774 246.524 18.450
201803 14.601 249.554 19.320
201806 15.580 251.989 20.416
201809 15.329 252.439 20.052
201812 14.865 251.233 19.538
201903 15.034 254.202 19.529
201906 15.034 256.143 19.381
201909 15.320 256.759 19.703
201912 14.454 256.974 18.573
202003 14.858 258.115 19.008
202006 12.553 257.797 16.079
202009 13.218 260.280 16.769
202012 13.135 260.474 16.652
202103 14.706 264.877 18.333
202106 16.203 271.696 19.693
202109 16.876 274.310 20.315
202112 17.583 278.802 20.825
202203 18.855 287.504 21.656
202206 20.836 296.311 23.220
202209 22.372 296.808 24.890
202212 18.606 296.797 20.701
202303 18.820 301.836 20.589
202306 17.935 305.109 19.411
202309 17.850 307.789 19.150
202312 16.993 306.746 18.293
202403 17.980 312.332 19.009
202406 18.510 314.175 19.455
202409 18.846 315.301 19.737
202412 18.372 315.605 19.222
202503 18.182 319.799 18.774
202506 17.064 322.561 17.469
202509 16.257 324.800 16.528
202512 14.729 324.054 15.009
202603 16.375 330.213 16.375

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.80 mean?
Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.80 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #445 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.80 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.93. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 0.80 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #445 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastman Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AXTA and NEU?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #445 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 0.80 is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 1.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.29, 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 0.80 is 38% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. 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 (STU:EAC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.33, compared to a current price of €59.64 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 38% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 24, 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 (STU:EAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €59.64 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.33. GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.80 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: €69.33 vs. price of €59.64 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38% below the Chemicals median (#445 of 1277)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EAC 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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