The Eastern Company
EMLIndustrialsNASDAQTools & Accessories · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, The Eastern Company (EML) is listed under Tools & Accessories. At a $145.5M market cap, The Eastern Company ranks as a micro-cap company within industrials. The company offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, which are used in the assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in production processes of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; injection blow mold tooling products; design, develops, and manufactures 2-step stretch blow molds, and related components for the stretch blow molding industry; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industries.
Market Cap
$145.5M
Beta
0.86
P/E (TTM)
21.21
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$1.14
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
6.3%
ROA
2.5%
Cash
$15.1M
Total Debt
$61.5M
Free CF
$5.4M
52W Change
14.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EML stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, EML finished 0.90% above its 150-day moving average ($23.44) and 6.58% above its 200-day moving average ($22.19). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is EML overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, EML's RSI(14) was 50.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, EML has $15.1M in cash with $61.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $5.4M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 6.3%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $279.3M (2022) to $249.0M (2025), a 11% decline worth watching.
Investors considering The Eastern Company should weigh the typical risks associated with EML's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing EML.