Eastern Co (EML) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Eastern Co (EML) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Eastern Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Eastern Co is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $146M. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 8 Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For EML, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How EML ranks among 5184 stocks
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Eastern Co (EML) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $146M | 7/8 |
| P/E Ratio | 31.56x | 2/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.13x | 6/7 |
| EPS | $0.77 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $21.60 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 3.7% | 5/5 |
| Gross Margin | 21.4% | 6/6 |
| Operating Margin | 3.1% | 6/6 |
| EBT Margin | 4.6% | 6/7 |
| Tax Rate | 24.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.80x | 4/7 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.32x | 4/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.89x | 4/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.89x | 4/6 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.9x | – |
| Working Capital | $80M | 7/7 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $17M | 7/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 57.4% | 3/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 2.9x | 2/6 |
| Days Inventory | 128 days | 5/6 |
| Payables Period | 53 days | 3/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $7M | 6/6 |
| R&D Expense | $4M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $40M | 5/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $188M | 5/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | EML | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 6M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $125M | 50.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $15M | 6.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $37M | 15.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $66M | 26.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $115M | 47.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $17M | 7.1% of assets |
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Eastern Co (EML) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Eastern Co (Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware): 8 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| EML Eastern Co | ▲ | $146M |
| SNA Snap-On Inc | ▼ | $19.00B |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | ▼ | $13.97B |
| SSD Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | ▼ | $7.23B |
| HLMN Hillman Solutions Corp. | ▼ | $1.43B |
| CIX Compx International Inc | ▲ | $444M |
| LCUT Lifetime Brands, Inc | ▶ | $187M |
| RECT Rectitude Holdings Ltd. | ▶ | $18M |
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Eastern Co (EML) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Eastern Co (EML) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Eastern Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Eastern Co stock predictions?
For EML, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Eastern Co forecasts updated?
Eastern Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Eastern Co's industry peers?
8 issuers in our coverage, EML included, share the SEC industry code Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware. The largest are: Snap-On Inc (SNA), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK), Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD), Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN), Compx International Inc (CIX), Lifetime Brands, Inc (LCUT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.