The Eastern Company
EMLIndustrialsNASDAQTools & Accessories · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeThe Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and North America. The $157.2M market capitalization puts EML squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. 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
$157.2M
Beta
0.86
P/E (TTM)
19.64
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$1.33
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
6.3%
ROA
2.5%
Cash
$15.1M
Total Debt
$61.5M
Free CF
$5.4M
52W Change
15.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EML stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, EML finished 26.57% above its 150-day moving average ($22.09) and 31.45% above its 200-day moving average ($21.27). 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 September 3, 2026 close, EML's RSI(14) was 73.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The Eastern Company carries $61.5M in total debt against $15.1M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 4.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $5.4M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 6.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.