Eaton Corp. PLC (ETN) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Eaton Corp. PLC (ETN) has a Graham intrinsic value of $220.88 per share. At $391.25 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 77% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.7% a year to $27.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 11.7%.

Graham intrinsic value
$220.88
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$391.25
Price vs Graham value
77% above
Market cap
$153.1B
Revenue (FY2025)
$27.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
11.7%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$3.6B

ETN 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $27.4B $4.1B $10.45 $3.6B — 14.7%
FY2024 $24.9B $3.8B $9.50 $3.5B — 13.8%
FY2023 $23.2B $3.2B $8.02 $2.9B — 12.2%
FY2022 $20.8B $2.5B $6.14 $1.9B — 9.9%
FY2021 $19.6B $2.1B $5.34 $1.6B — 9.1%
FY2020 $17.9B $1.4B $3.49 $2.6B — 6.1%
FY2019 $21.4B $2.2B $5.25 $2.9B 17.2% 13.4%
FY2018 $21.6B $2.1B $4.91 $2.1B 16.8% 13.6%
FY2017 $20.4B $3.0B $6.68 $2.1B 15.8% 12.1%
FY2016 $19.7B $1.9B $4.21 $2.1B 15.0% 11.8%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Eaton Corporation has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.7% annually over the past decade.

Eaton Corporation returns on capital have been average, hovering around 11.7% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Eaton Corporation shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 14.3% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Eaton Corporation is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $220.88 per share.

ETN stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Eaton Corp. PLC (ETN) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ETN's intrinsic value is about $220.88 per share.

Is ETN stock undervalued?

At $391.25 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ETN trades 77% above its Graham value of $220.88. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Eaton Corp. PLC grown?

Revenue went from $19.7B in fiscal 2016 to $27.4B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. Net income was $4.1B in fiscal 2025.

Does Eaton Corp. PLC generate free cash flow?

Eaton Corp. PLC generated $3.6B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ETN's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 11.7%, and average return on equity was 15.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ETN data come from?

From Eaton Corp. PLC's annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 31, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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