Eastman Chemical CoSTU:EAC +0.34%75 OCF Yield % is 13.06 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates STU:EAC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 77.94% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Eastman Chemical Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 13.06 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 11.72. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.43 to 27.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #354 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current OCF Yield % of 13.06 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.43 to a high of 27.30. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.51. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 13.06 is 189.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #354 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastman Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's OCF Yield % compare to AXTA and NEU?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #354 out of 1605 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Eastman Chemical Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.51. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 13.06 is 189.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.43 to 27.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 4.51, 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 OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.51, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastman Chemical Co's current OCF Yield % of 13.06 is 189.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current OCF Yield % is 13.06, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 11.72. 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 €68.74, compared to a current price of €58.52 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 13.06, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 189.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.51. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC), the current OCF Yield % is 13.06 as of Jul. 01, 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 €58.52 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €68.74.
GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EAC:
OCF Yield %: 13.06 (11% above median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: €68.74 vs. price of €58.52 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189.6% above the Chemicals median (#354 of 1605)
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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