Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) Stock

Eagle Materials Inc Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Eagle Materials Inc (EXP), a prominent company in the manufacturing sector within the cement, hydraulic industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $226.35. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $191.91 and $320.85. This places the current price at 70.5% of its 52-week high and 17.9% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 345,858. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 59.76, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $213.67 by 5.93%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $246.64 by 8.23%. The MACD histogram is 2.61, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 3.72, Signal Line: 1.11).

Market Cap

$7.29B

52-Week High

$320.85

-29.45% from high

52-Week Low

$191.91

+17.95% from low

Avg Daily Volume

427,643

100-day average

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

16.24

Near market average

Forward P/E

14.29

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.51

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

5.00

EV/EBITDA

10.78

EPS (TTM)

$13.76

Price to Sales

3.23

Beta

1.28

Similar volatility to market

How is EXP valued relative to its earnings and growth?

Eagle Materials Inc trades at a P/E ratio of 16.24, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 14.29 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.51 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.

What is EXP's risk profile compared to the market?

With a beta of 1.28, Eagle Materials Inc is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 5.00 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

20.50%

Operating Margin

18.10%

Return on Equity

33.50%

Return on Assets

12.10%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-1.40%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-10.80%

How profitable and efficient is EXP's business model?

Eagle Materials Inc achieves a profit margin of 20.50%, meaning it retains $20.50 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This is an impressive margin, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost management that allows the company to generate substantial profits. The operating margin of 18.10% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 33.50% and ROA at 12.10%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.

What are EXP's recent growth trends?

Eagle Materials Inc's revenue declined by 1.40% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 10.80% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against CEMENT, HYDRAULIC industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.00

Dividend Yield

0.49%

Ex-Dividend Date

6/16/2025

Dividend Date

7/14/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from EXP?

Eagle Materials Inc offers a dividend yield of 0.49%, paying $1.00 per share annually. This modest yield below 2% suggests the company prioritizes growth investments over current income. While the dividend provides some return, investors are likely attracted more by capital appreciation potential than income generation. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 6/16/2025.

How reliable is EXP's dividend for long-term investors?

The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Eagle Materials Inc pays $1.00 per share in dividends against earnings of $13.76 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 7.27%. This conservative payout below 30% indicates excellent dividend safety with substantial room for future increases. The company retains most earnings for growth while still rewarding shareholders. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 7/14/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

32.63M

Book Value/Share

$44.18

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is EXP's market capitalization and position?

Eagle Materials Inc has a market capitalization of $7.29B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock ($2B-$10B). Mid-caps often represent companies in their growth phase, offering higher growth potential than large-caps but with more stability than small-caps. They can be attractive takeover targets and may become tomorrow's large-caps. With 32.63M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the CEMENT, HYDRAULIC industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.

How does EXP's price compare to its book value?

Eagle Materials Inc's book value per share is $44.18, while the current stock price is $226.35, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 5.12. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$246.92

9.09% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

How reliable are analyst predictions for EXP?

11 analysts cover EXP with 36% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $246.92 implies 9.1% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.

What is the Wall Street consensus on EXP?

Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 7 Hold, 00The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 14, 2025, 08:02 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

59.76

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$213.67

5.93% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$246.64

-8.23% below MA-200

MACD Line

3.72

MACD Signal

1.11

MACD Histogram

2.61

Bullish

What does EXP's RSI value tell investors?

The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for EXP is currently 59.76, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.

How should traders interpret EXP's MACD and moving average crossovers?

MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 3.72 above the signal line at 1.11, with histogram at 2.61. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The wide histogram confirms strong momentum. The 50-day MA ($213.67) is below the 200-day MA ($246.64), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Jul 15, 2025, 12:32 AM

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