THE EASTERN COMPANY (EML) Return on equity 2017–2026
THE EASTERN COMPANY (EML) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
5.7%FY2026 · since FY2017: 5.8% → 5.7%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 5.7% | — |
| FY2024 | -7.1% | -13.5 pp |
| FY2023 | 6.5% | -3.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 9.7% | +5.0 pp |
| FY2021 | 4.7% | — |
| FY2019 | 12.6% | -2.4 pp |
| FY2018 | 15.0% | +9.2 pp |
| FY2017 | 5.8% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice