Eastern Company (EML) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
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Altman Z-Score 3.69 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
FRED Regime × Technicals: 82% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 68.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
Capital intensity & 4.3% operating margin leave 12 pts on the table
Even with a 65/100 (C) score, EML faces multiple-compression risk if 23.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 20.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($25.32) or 200D SMA ($22.64) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($28.54) toward Bear Floor ($22.26).
Eastern Company (EML) surged +3.25% to $27.67, trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($17.61 – $29.91). Solid 23% profit margin (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 23x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2026 / (NASDAQ:EML), an industrial manufacturer of unique engineered solutions serving commercial transportation, logistics, and other industrial markets, will release financia
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -8.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Eastern Company (EML) ranks #292 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #716 by equity capitalization ($166.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CIX leads on earnings valuation at 22.6x trailing P/E, while CIX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 21.1% ROIC and 30.4% gross margin. ACU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with EML at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EML
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Eastern Company | C | 65/100 | 23.3x | 22.9% | 5.6% | +3.25% | $166.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| LCUT Lifetime Brands Inc. | D | 44/100 | — | 37.1% | -3.8% | +1.82% | $192.9M | /lcut-vs-eml → |
| GPRO GoPro Inc. (Class A) | E | 24/100 | — | 33.6% | -35.0% | -2.91% | $206.4M | /gpro-vs-eml → |
| ACU Acme United Corporation. | C+ | 66/100 | 25.6x | 39.4% | 9.2% | +1.89% | $261.1M | /acu-vs-eml → |
| CIX CompX International Inc. | C | 65/100 | 22.6x | 30.4% | 21.1% | -0.75% | $440.2M | /cix-vs-eml → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03), Eastern Company (EML) reported GAAP revenue of $249.0M (-8.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $272.8M , and -3.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $7.1M, operating cash flow of $8.9M, and free cash flow of $4.9M (-49.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, EML closed FY2025 with $216.7M in total assets against $33.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.69, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-03 | $249.0M | $7.1M | $8.9M | $4.9M | $216.7M | $33.9M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-28 | $272.8M | -$8.5M | $19.4M | $9.7M | $235.3M | $38.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-30 | $258.9M | $8.6M | $25.5M | $25.5M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Eastern Company (NASDAQ: EML) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $27.67 (+3.25% 1D, market cap $166.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EML ranks #292 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), EML carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.3x, gross margin of 22.9%, and ROIC of 5.6%. By comparison, LCUT (Lifetime Brands Inc.) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.8%, cap $192.9M) and GPRO (GoPro Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (24/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $206.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CIX leads on earnings multiple (22.6x) while CIX leads on capital efficiency (21.1% ROIC).
Per EML's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0000031107), Eastern Company generated $249.0M in revenue (-8.7% YoY), $7.1M in net income, and $4.9M in free cash flow against $216.7M in total assets and $33.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
EML last traded at $27.67 (+3.25% on volume of 12,581 shares), positioning the stock +9.28% above its 50-day simple moving average ($25.32) and +22.22% above its 200-day simple moving average ($22.64). Across its 52-week range of $17.61 to $29.91, EML sits at the 81.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.8% ($24.68 to $30.66).
Why EML Stock surged +3.25% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 23% profit margin (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 23x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.