EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:EXP • US26969P1084
207.775 USD
-4.19 (-1.98%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 03:15 PM
EXP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. EXP has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXP has been profitable.
- EXP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EXP (13.11%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.48%, EXP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
- EXP has a Profit Margin of 19.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXP outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- EXP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- The Gross Margin of EXP (29.01%) 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
- EXP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXP has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for EXP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- EXP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.20 indicates that EXP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXP has a better Altman-Z score (4.20) than 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.28, EXP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating EXP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.83, EXP is doing worse than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC10.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that EXP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXP's Current ratio of 2.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXP outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- EXP has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that EXP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- EXP's Quick ratio of 1.22 is in line compared 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.
- EXP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.47% yearly.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, EXP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.42% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EXP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.63.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXP is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXP to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.39), we can say EXP is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.33, which indicates a correct valuation of EXP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXP is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. EXP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EXP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXP is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of EXP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y2.31%
EPS Next 3Y6.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EXP has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
- EXP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.03.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EXP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EXP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.56%!
- EXP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.