The historical rank and industry rank for Eastman Chemical Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EAC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.44 Med: 9.19 Max: 12.5
Current: 5.7
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Eastman Chemical Co was 12.50%. The lowest was 3.44%. And the median was 9.19%.
STU:EAC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.56% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs STU:EAC: 5.70
Eastman Chemical Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Eastman Chemical Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:EAC vs NEU, ESI, AXTA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of -11.02% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.44 to 12.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #529 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is -11.02%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 12.50. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #529 out of 1582 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 FCF Margin % compare to NEU and ESI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #529 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.44 to 12.50 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is -11.02%. 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 FCF Margin % is -11.02%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC), the current FCF Margin % is -11.02% 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:
FCF Margin %: -11.02%
GF Value™: €68.85 vs. price of €61.86 (10.2% below fair value)
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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