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Eastman Chemical CoEMN -2.23%74 EV-to-OCF is 12.59 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.70. GuruFocus rates EMN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks worse than 53.65% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Eastman Chemical Co's Enterprise Value is $12,473 Mil.
Eastman Chemical Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $991 Mil. Therefore, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
EMN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.05 Med: 12.7 Max: 16.49
Current: 12.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Eastman Chemical Co was 16.49. The lowest was 7.05. And the median was 12.70.
EMN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 53.65% of 1616
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs EMN: 12.59
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Eastman Chemical Co (NYSE:EMN) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Eastman Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Eastman Chemical Co's share price for today is $68.82.
Eastman Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.840.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Eastman Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is $12,473 Mil.
Eastman Chemical Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $991 Mil.
* 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 (EMN) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.59 as of Sep. 09, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 12.70. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.05 to 16.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #867 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-OCF of 12.59 is near median its 10-year median of 12.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.05 to a high of 16.49. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.45. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 12.59 is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #867 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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 EV-to-OCF compare to NEU and ESI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #867 out of 1616 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Eastman Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.45. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 12.59 is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.05 to 16.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.70 vs. the industry median of 11.45, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 11.45, based on 1,616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-OCF of 12.59 is 10% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-OCF is 12.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.70. 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 (EMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.33, compared to a current price of $68.82 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.70 and 10% above the Chemicals industry median of 11.45. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (EMN), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.59 as of Sep. 09, 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 (EMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $68.82 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $79.33.
GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EMN:
EV-to-OCF: 12.59 (near median its 10-year median of 12.70)
GF Value™: $79.33 vs. price of $68.82 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Chemicals median (#867 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EMN 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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