Eaton (ETN): analysis in plain words
Is Eaton cheap or expensive? How it makes money, whether it grows and its risks, explained in plain words and with its official accounts.
Eaton (ETN) is listed on the NYSE and we classify it in industrials. Below are its key dated figures, how it makes money, how it compares with its sector, what works for and against Eaton according to those figures, and the questions people ask most about the stock. No buy or sell tips.
Eaton (ETN) key figures as of November 4, 2026
| Figure | Value | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $353.08 | Last price on November 4, 2026 |
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 35.3x | Price over earnings per share |
| Revenue growth | +28.0% | Latest quarter vs the same quarter a year earlier |
| Net margin (TTM) | 12.2% | Profit for every 100 of sales |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 2.8x | Years of operating profit to repay debt |
| Dividend yield | 1.12% | Annual dividend over price |
| Market cap | $137.2 billion | What the stock market values it at |
The Eaton figures come from Yahoo Finance, the same source the Fintols analysis uses, retrieved on November 4, 2026. Any ETN figure that is not available shows as N/A: we do not estimate it.
How Eaton makes money
Eaton makes power management equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers and backup power systems for data centers, buildings and factories. Electrical Americas is its largest segment, followed by Electrical Global, Aerospace, which supplies aircraft components, and Vehicle and eMobility, which sells parts for trucks and cars.
Over the last 12 months, Eaton brought in revenue of $32.0 billion. For every 100 it sells, Eaton keeps 35.2 after the direct cost of what it sells (gross margin) and 17.9 after all operating costs (operating margin). With 97,303 full-time employees, that is about $329,000 of revenue per employee.
Eaton against its sector
To know whether a Eaton figure is high or low you have to put it next to similar companies. This table compares Eaton with the median of the 20 industrials companies Fintols covers, with data as of November 4, 2026.
| Figure | Eaton | industrials median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 35.3x | 27.3x (20) |
| Revenue growth | +28.0% | +9.8% (20) |
| Net margin | 12.2% | 13.0% (20) |
| Dividend yield | 1.12% | 1.60% (20) |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 2.8x | 2.1x (20) |
In short, against the typical industrials company, Eaton trades on a higher P/E, grows faster and pays a lower dividend yield. By size, Eaton ranks number 4 of 15 industrials companies quoted in USD on Fintols.
The bull case for Eaton
These are the strengths in the Eaton figures as of November 4, 2026:
- Eaton is selling more than a year ago: +28.0% in its latest quarter (the typical industrials company grew +9.8%).
- Analysts expect Eaton earnings to rise: its P/E on the next 12 months of estimated earnings is 21.6x, below the current 35.3x.
- Eaton earns 19.5% a year on its shareholders' money (return on equity).
The main risk for Eaton
The Eaton figures as of November 4, 2026 show no clear red flag (no heavy debt, no losses, no falling sales). Its main risk is the one built into its business: the economic cycle: when industry and trade slow, its orders fall.
Frequently asked questions about Eaton
Is it a good time to buy Eaton stock?
Fintols does not tell you whether to buy or sell Eaton, and nobody knows what the price will do tomorrow. What we can show you is where it stands today. As of November 4, 2026, Eaton stock trades at $353.08, 26% below its 52-week high ($478.00) and 13% above its low ($311.92). Its P/E is 35.3x against a industrials median of 27.3x, and 21.6x on the earnings analysts expect over the next 12 months. With Eaton, as with any stock, timing matters less than understanding the business, investing for the long run and not betting everything on a single company.
Does Eaton pay a dividend?
Yes. As of November 4, 2026, Eaton pays $4.40 per share a year, which at today's price is a yield of 1.12%. It uses 43% of its profit to pay it, which leaves room to keep paying it if profit dips. Its average dividend yield over the last five years is 1.38%. The industrials median on Fintols is 1.60%.
Is Eaton stock expensive?
It depends on what you compare it with. On P/E, Eaton trades at 35.3x its last 12 months of earnings: more expensive than the industrials median (27.3x). Including its debt, Eaton is valued at 24.2x its EBITDA (EV/EBITDA). A high P/E alone does not make Eaton expensive: it can be justified if earnings grow fast, and a low one can reflect a business in trouble.
Who are Eaton's competitors?
On Fintols we compare Eaton with ADP, Parker-Hannifin and Emerson, which are also in industrials. As of November 4, 2026, ADP is worth $119.8 billion and trades on a P/E of 26.9; Parker-Hannifin is worth $114.8 billion and trades on a P/E of 32.0; Emerson is worth $95.1 billion and trades on a P/E of 37.3. Each has a side-by-side comparison with Eaton below.
Eaton competitors
- ADP (ADP) analysis · Eaton vs ADP comparison
- Parker-Hannifin (PH) analysis · Eaton vs Parker-Hannifin comparison
- Emerson (EMR) analysis · Eaton vs Emerson comparison
To understand Eaton better
- DCF and WACC Explained: A Practical Valuation Guide
- P/E Ratio and EPS Explained: How to Read Them Without Traps
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