Start with its own history
At 25.72×, EML is 38.5% above its 9-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · EMLManufacturing - Tools & AccessoriesUpdated Nov 5, 2026
The Eastern Company P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
25.72×
38.5% abovethe 9-observation annual average
Share price28.81
÷Earnings per share1.12
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 25.72 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 18.57×
3-year average19.66×2 positive annual observations
5-year average16.47×4 positive annual observations
10-year average18.57×9 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM21.12×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | 23.37× | N/M |
| Dec 28, 2024 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 15.94× | +63.7% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 9.74× | -42.1% |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 16.83× | -39.3% |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 27.70× | +96.9% |
| Dec 28, 2019 | 14.07× | +34.1% |
| Dec 29, 2018 | 10.49× | -67.5% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2017 | 32.28× | +93.1% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.72× | -18.2% |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 20.43× | +35.9% |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 15.03× | +3.6% |
| Dec 28, 2013 | 14.50× | +25.9% |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 11.52× | -48.7% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 22.47× | +14.6% |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 19.62× | -75.2% |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 79.00× | +583.5% |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 11.56× | +13.1% |
| Dec 29, 2007 | 10.22× | -7.4% |
| Dec 30, 2006 | 11.05× | -32.1% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 16.26× | +6.1% |
| Jan 1, 2005 | 15.32× | -8.4% |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 16.73× | +35.1% |
| Dec 28, 2002 | 12.38× | +12.4% |
| Dec 29, 2001 | 11.01× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How EML compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 EML This stockThe Eastern Company | 25.72× |
 GIFIGulf Island Fabrication, Inc. | 197.37× |
 SRFMSurf Air Mobility Inc. | N/M |
 ESPEspey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. | 12.44× |
 MVSTMicrovast Holdings, Inc. | 4.12× |
 SCAGScage Future | N/M |
 TAYDTaylor Devices, Inc. | 27.18× |
 MATHMetalpha Technology Holding Limited | 26.20× |
 OPXSOptex Systems Holdings, Inc | 16.05× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does EML’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 21.12×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 28.81 ÷ EPS 1.12 = 25.72×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
EML P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
The Eastern Company's current P/E is 25.72× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.