Eastern Co (EML)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Eastern Co, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Eastern Co (EML) has returned 3.40% so far this year and -18.38% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EML has returned 4.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, EML's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Mar 2024 with a return of +36.6%, while the worst month was Jul 2007 at -30.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, EML closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 28, 1992 with a return of +54.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 27, 1992 at -34.3%.

Eastern Co has an annualized alpha of 8.25%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock participated in 69.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.16% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.48 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.06 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

EML ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eastern Co (EML) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Eastern Co provided a 2.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eastern Co. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eastern Co. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Eastern Co was 74.77%, occurring on Dec 29, 2008. Recovery took 2092 trading sessions.

The current Eastern Co drawdown is 39.39%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Eastern Co over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Eastern Co is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.