EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:EXP • US26969P1084
209.47 USD
+5.66 (+2.78%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
209.47 USD
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After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, EXP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EXP was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While EXP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EXP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EXP was profitable.
- EXP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years EXP has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EXP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.11%, EXP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 29.07%, EXP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXP has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXP outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXP is significantly above the industry average of 9.37%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.11% | ||
| ROE | 29.07% | ||
| ROIC | 14.48% |
ROA(3y)15.67%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)35.75%
ROE(5y)33.05%
ROIC(3y)17.09%
ROIC(5y)15.48%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.41%, EXP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXP has grown nicely.
- EXP has a Operating Margin of 25.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXP outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXP has grown nicely.
- EXP has a Gross Margin (29.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EXP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.41% | ||
| GM | 29.01% |
OM growth 3Y2.36%
OM growth 5Y5.17%
PM growth 3Y0.65%
PM growth 5Y32.34%
GM growth 3Y2.18%
GM growth 5Y3.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXP is still creating some value.
- EXP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EXP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.12 indicates that EXP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXP's Altman-Z score of 4.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXP outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EXP is 5.28, which is a neutral value as it means it would take EXP, 5.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- EXP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.28) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that EXP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- EXP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EXP underperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC10.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that EXP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXP has a better Current ratio (2.72) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that EXP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- EXP has a Quick ratio of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EXP outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EXP have decreased by -5.14% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- EXP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.05%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.14%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y19.47%
EPS Q2Q%-9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.05%
Revenue growth 3Y6.69%
Revenue growth 5Y9.99%
Sales Q2Q%-0.37%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.42% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.26%
EPS Next 2Y2.31%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y3.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.76, which indicates a correct valuation of EXP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXP indicates a rather cheap valuation: EXP is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, EXP is valued a bit cheaper.
- EXP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.45.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.64, EXP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXP indicates a rather cheap valuation: EXP is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of EXP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y2.31%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, EXP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, EXP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.49, EXP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EXP grows each year by 20.56%, which is quite nice.
- EXP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- EXP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 7.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EXP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EXP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP7.46%
EPS Next 2Y2.31%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
EAGLE MATERIALS INC / EXP FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EXP.
What is the valuation status for EXP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) stock?
EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is EAGLE MATERIALS INC?
The financial health rating of EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) is 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for EXP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) is expected to decline by -1.26% in the next year.