Eastman Chemical CoSTU:EAC -0.13%74 Net Margin % is 4.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 8.84. 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 1,586 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 54.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastman Chemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EAC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.62 Med: 8.84 Max: 14.49
Current: 4.62
STU:EAC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.41% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs STU:EAC: 4.62
Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Eastman Chemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Eastman Chemical Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's Net 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 Net Margin % of 4.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 8.84. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.62 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #723 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 4.92% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 8.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.62 to a high of 14.49. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 4.92% is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #723 out of 1586 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 Net Margin % compare to NEU and ESI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #723 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 4.92% is 26% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.62 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 3.91, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastman Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 4.92% is 26% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is 4.92%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 8.84. 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 Net Margin % is 4.92%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 26% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC), the current Net Margin % is 4.92% 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:
Net Margin %: 4.92% (44% below median its 10-year median of 8.84)
GF Value™: €68.85 vs. price of €61.86 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Chemicals median (#723 of 1586)
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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