The Eastern Company

EMLNASDAQIndustrials● Active

$21.50

$-0.11(-0.51%)

Market Cap$129664651

P/E Ratio—

52W High$26.77

52W Low$17.61

Avg Volume18K

Open$21.68

Beta0.87

Overview

The Eastern Company (EML) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

EML · cash on hand · updated Jan 3, 2026

Core cash position

as of Jan 3, 2026

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)

$7.4M▼ -53.9% vs prior year

FY · as of Jan 3, 2026 · Reported in USD

Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)

$7.4M

cashAndCashEquivalents

Short-Term Investments

shortTermInvestments

YoY Change vs Prior Year

-53.9%

vs prior fiscal year

Latest Quarter

$7.6M

Q2 2026

Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: January 3, 2026

Net cash vs debt

Cash vs Debt · Balance Sheet Health

Cash & ST Investments$7.4MCash on Hand

Total Debt$53.9MTotal Debt

Net Cash / Net Debt−$46.4MNet Debt Position

Cash vs Debt Ratio

Cash 12%The Eastern Company cash as % of market cap: 5.72%% · MCap $0BDebt 88%

The Eastern Company carries a net debt position of $46.4M. Total debt ($53.9M) exceeds cash on hand ($7.4M). The Eastern Company cash vs debt ratio: 12% cash / 88% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$7.4M − $53.9M = −$46.4M

Cash on hand history

annual cash on hand trend · Cash & Short-Term Investments

YoY Increase

YoY Decrease

Latest Year

EML annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

EML cash & short-term investments history

DatePeriodCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change

Jan 3, 2026LatestFY$7.4M-53.9%

Dec 28, 2024FY$16.1M+73.0%

Dec 30, 2023FY$9.3M-8.8%

Dec 31, 2022FY$10.2M+65.2%

Jan 1, 2022FY$6.2M-59.7%

EML cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Industrials Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

EML vs peers · cash on hand

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Market CapCash/MCapRelative

The Eastern CompanyYOU

EML

$7.4M$130M5.7%

Industrials sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

The Eastern Company (EML) cash on hand as of January 3, 2026 is $7.4M, comprising $7.4M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as The Eastern Company cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as The Eastern Company cash reserves or cash position.

The Eastern Company annual cash on hand history shows decreased -53.9% in 2026: decreased -53.9% in 2026. The Eastern Company cash reserves in 2026 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

The Eastern Company carries total debt of $53.9M against cash of $7.4M, resulting in a net debt position of -$46.4M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Financial statements Free cash flow Net income Revenue Market cap P/E ratio Earnings Price history

Frequently asked questions

EML cash on hand · 5 questions

As of January 3, 2026, The Eastern Company (EML) has $7,412,019 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $7,412,019 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (April 4, 2026): $7,616,721. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · The Eastern Company · The Eastern Company SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: January 3, 2026