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EML · Nasdaq · United States · Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
In shortEASTERN CO is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−8.7% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 4.3% | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 2.9% | 31/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 5.8% | 29/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 5.4% | 36/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 3.59× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.27× | 96/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.53× | 70/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 3.98× | 24/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 6.00 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.0% | 28/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.69× | 48/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 14.1% | 59/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.3% | 97/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -3.8% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -15.9% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 247 | 279 | 259 | 273 | 249 |
| Cost of revenue | 190 | 221 | 197 | 205 | 192 |
| Gross profit | 57 | 59 | 62 | 67 | 57 |
| Research & development | 4.1 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Selling, general & admin | 35 | 40 | 39 | 42 | 42 |
| Operating income | 17 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 11 |
| Interest expense | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Pre-tax income | 19 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 7.5 |
| Income tax | (2.1) | (3.4) | 3.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Net income | 9.3 | 12 | 8.6 | (8.5) | 7.1 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.49 | $1.97 | $1.37 | −$1.37 | $1.17 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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6.00 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: . Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice.
Latest annual report: Jul 4, 2026 · Data updated Aug 11, 2026