Eastman Chemical CoSTU:EAC -0.13%74 EBITDA Margin % is 14.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 18.96. GuruFocus rates STU:EAC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 65.68% on this metric.
Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Eastman Chemical Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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STU:EAC vs NEU, ESI, AXTA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:EAC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.75% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 18.96. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.76 to 22.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #544 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.75% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.76 to a high of 22.20. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 14.75% is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #544 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastman Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to NEU and ESI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #544 out of 1585 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 14.75% is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.76 to 22.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.96 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Eastman Chemical Co has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.63, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastman Chemical Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.75% is 53.2% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.75%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 18.96. 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 €68.85, compared to a current price of €61.86 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.75%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.96 and 53.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.75% as of Mar. 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 €61.86 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €68.85.
GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EAC:
EBITDA Margin %: 14.75% (22% below median its 10-year median of 18.96)
GF Value™: €68.85 vs. price of €61.86 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% above the Chemicals median (#544 of 1585)
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.
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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