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Eastman Chemical CoSTU:EAC -0.93%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.02 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates STU:EAC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 84.59% on this metric.
Eastman Chemical Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EAC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39 Med: 3.96 Max: 7.73
Current: 6.02
During the past 13 years, Eastman Chemical Co's highest Yield on Cost was 7.73. The lowest was 2.39. And the median was 3.96.
STU:EAC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 84.59% of 1058
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs STU:EAC: 6.02
Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Eastman Chemical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:EAC vs NEU, AXTA, ESI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Eastman Chemical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.02 as of Jul. 28, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.39 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #163 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.02 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.39 to a high of 7.73. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 6.02 is 221.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #163 out of 1058 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEU and AXTA?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #163 out of 1058 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Eastman Chemical Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 6.02 is 221.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.39 to 7.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 1.87, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.87, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastman Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.02 is 221.9% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.02, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.96. 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 €69.34, compared to a current price of €59.38 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.02, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 221.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.87. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastman Chemical Co (STU:EAC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.02 as of Jul. 28, 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 €59.38 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.34.
GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EAC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.02 (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.96)
GF Value™: €69.34 vs. price of €59.38 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 221.9% above the Chemicals median (#163 of 1058)
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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