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The Eastern CoEML +1.05%70 EV-to-FCF is 19.80 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 14.81. GuruFocus rates EML with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Industrial Products companies, The Eastern Co ranks better than 56.97% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The Eastern Co's Enterprise Value is $194.4 Mil.
The Eastern Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.8 Mil. Therefore, The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
EML'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.08 Med: 14.81 Max: 192.82
Current: 19.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The Eastern Co was 192.82. The lowest was -43.08. And the median was 14.81.
EML's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 56.97% of 1729
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.87
vs EML: 19.80
EV-to-FCF 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.
EV-to-FCF 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.
The Eastern Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Eastern Co's share price for today is $24.63.
The Eastern Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.970.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The Eastern Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
The Eastern Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF 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 Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
The Eastern Co EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
The Eastern Co's current Enterprise Value is $194.4 Mil.
The Eastern Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.8 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.
The Eastern Co (EML) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.80 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The Eastern Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 14.81. According to the industry distribution chart, The Eastern Co ranks #744 out of 1729 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
The Eastern Co's current EV-to-FCF of 19.80 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 14.81. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.87. The Eastern Co's value of 19.80 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Eastern Co ranks #744 out of 1729 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Eastern Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Eastern Co's EV-to-FCF compare to QEPC and CVR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Eastern Co ranks #744 out of 1729 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts The Eastern Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.87. The Eastern Co's value of 19.80 is 17.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.81 vs. the industry median of 23.87, The Eastern 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 EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.87, based on 1,729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Eastern Co's current EV-to-FCF of 19.80 is 17.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The Eastern Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Eastern Co's current EV-to-FCF is 19.80, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 14.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Eastern Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Eastern Co (EML) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.31, compared to a current price of $24.63 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.80, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 14.81 and 17.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 23.87. The Eastern Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Eastern Co (EML), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.80 as of Jul. 27, 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 The Eastern Co (EML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Eastern Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.63 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.31.
GuruFocus considers The Eastern Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EML:
EV-to-FCF: 19.80 (34% above median its 10-year median of 14.81)
GF Value™: $23.31 vs. price of $24.63 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Industrial Products median (#744 of 1729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Eastern Co manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture, and sell engineered solutions to the industrial market. The company manages the financial, operational, and strategic performance of its businesses to increase cash generation, operating earnings, and long-term shareholder value. It has one reportable segment: Engineered Solutions, which provides engineered solutions mainly for the commercial transportation and logistics markets. This segment offers a diverse product line of custom and standard vehicular and industrial hardware, including turnkey returnable packaging solutions, blow molds, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocksaccess, mirrors, and mirror-cameras, among other products. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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