EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EXP - US26969P1084 - Common Stock
228.47 USD
+0.36 (+0.16%)
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. EXP scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. EXP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EXP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EXP had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 13.33%, EXP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
EXP has a Return On Equity of 30.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXP outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
EXP has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.81%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXP is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.33% | ||
| ROE | 30.36% | ||
| ROIC | 14.81% |
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's Profit Margin of 19.81% is amongst the best of the industry. EXP outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXP has grown nicely.
EXP has a better Operating Margin (26.04%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
EXP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.38%, EXP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.81% | ||
| GM | 29.38% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for EXP has been reduced compared to 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
EXP has an Altman-Z score of 4.36. This indicates that EXP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.36, EXP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
EXP has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is a neutral value as EXP would need 4.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EXP's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.17 is amongst the best of the industry. EXP outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
EXP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating EXP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, EXP is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC9.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.73 indicates that EXP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXP has a better Current ratio (2.73) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
EXP has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that EXP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EXP has a Quick ratio of 1.26. This is in the better half of the industry: EXP outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EXP shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.60%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, EXP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, EXP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.6%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y19.47%
EPS Q2Q%-4.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.69%
Revenue growth 5Y9.99%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
3.2 Future
EXP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.47% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EXP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.59%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
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 16.71, which indicates a correct valuation of EXP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXP is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EXP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.73, the valuation of EXP can be described as correct.
EXP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EXP is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
EXP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXP is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of EXP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.45
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, EXP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.31, EXP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, EXP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of EXP grows each year by 20.56%, which is quite nice.
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
EXP pays out 7.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EXP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP7.38%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
NYSE:EXP (9/23/2025, 3:59:59 PM)
228.47
+0.36 (+0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.56%
Inst Owner Change-5.69%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap7.41B
Analysts68
Price Target255.26 (11.73%)
Short Float %3.79%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.56%
DP7.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.97%
Max EPS beat(2)0.86%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.97%
Max EPS beat(4)0.86%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.3%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.06%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.73 | ||
| P/S | 3.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.42 | ||
| P/B | 4.97 | ||
| P/tB | 8.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.43 |
EPS(TTM)13.67
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)15.51
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)9.69
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)17.03
OCFY7.45%
SpS70.46
BVpS45.97
TBVpS27.69
PEG (NY)6.45
PEG (5Y)0.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.33% | ||
| ROE | 30.36% | ||
| ROCE | 19.03% | ||
| ROIC | 14.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.72% | ||
| OM | 26.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.81% | ||
| GM | 29.38% | ||
| FCFM | 13.75% |
ROA(3y)15.67%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)35.75%
ROE(5y)33.05%
ROIC(3y)17.09%
ROIC(5y)15.48%
ROICexc(3y)17.24%
ROICexc(5y)15.84%
ROICexgc(3y)21.21%
ROICexgc(5y)19.3%
ROCE(3y)21.96%
ROCE(5y)19.89%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.04%
OM growth 3Y2.36%
OM growth 5Y5.17%
PM growth 3Y0.65%
PM growth 5Y32.34%
GM growth 3Y2.18%
GM growth 5Y3.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 147.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
F-Score5
WACC9.63%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)94.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.28%
Profit Quality(3y)87.54%
Profit Quality(5y)110.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.6%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y19.47%
EPS Q2Q%-4.57%
EPS Next Y2.59%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.69%
Revenue growth 5Y9.99%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y3.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.38%
EBIT growth 3Y9.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.68%
EBIT Next Year24.4%
EBIT Next 3Y13.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.25%
FCF growth 3Y-7.27%
FCF growth 5Y5.74%
OCF growth 1Y-0.87%
OCF growth 3Y1.98%
OCF growth 5Y6.56%