Eagle Materials EXP
United StatesBasic Materials · Building MaterialsUSD
210.90 USD (+25.9%)
10 analysts
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Eagle Materials is a US producer of building materials (cement, gypsum, wallboard, and aggregates) selling primarily to contractors and distributors in the US residential and infrastructure markets.
Key points
from its scores- ✕Little or no dividend3.0
- ✕Poor share-price trend3.2
- ✕Weak growth3.7
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsSolid quality and balance sheet, but wait for signs of recovery in the construction cycle before adding to the position.
Eagle Materials shows solid financial health (DN/EBITDA of 2.22, liquidity of 3.23) and outstanding quality (ROE of 27.03%, ROIC of 15.38%), but earnings growth is negative (-12.50%) and momentum is weak (3rd percentile in 52 weeks), reflecting an unfavorable cyclical moment for residential construction.
The main risk is sensitivity to the US residential construction cycle: the earnings decline (-12.50%) and weak momentum suggest demand could keep weakening if mortgage rates remain elevated.
Context and risks
Eagle Materials has no recent relevant news or regulatory, geopolitical, or business model exposure not already reflected in its metrics. Its US building materials business does not depend on conflict maritime routes or dollar-denominated commodities with material price risk.
Is Eagle Materials stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 18% below the Basic Materials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 13.2 | 19.2 | −31% |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.5 | 10.0 | −5% |
| Price / book | 3.5 | 2.3 | +53% |
| Price / sales | 2.2 | 2.2 | +0% |
Sector: median of the 141 Basic Materials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.4 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8).
Average analyst target: 210.90 USD, +25.9% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.6 (sector 7.1), Growth 3.7 (sector 6.8).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Basic Materials medianValuation
- P/E
- 13.2
- Forward P/E
- 11.9
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.5
- Price / book
- 3.5
- Price / sales
- 2.2
- PEG
- 2.09
- Market cap
- 5.1B USD
- Enterprise value
- 6.7B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 27.0%
- ROA
- 9.2%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 15.4%
- Gross margin
- 27.0%
- Operating margin
- 21.7%
- Net margin
- 17.3%
- Free cash flow
- 25.3M USD
- FCF yield
- 0.5%
- Cash conversion
- 4%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.8B USD
- Net debt
- 1.6B USD
- Cash
- 233.5M USD
- EBITDA
- 704.9M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.22
- Debt / equity
- 120.75
- Current ratio
- 3.23
- Quick ratio
- 1.86
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +2.6%
- Earnings growth
- −12.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- 12.69 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 14.09 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.6%
- Payout
- 7.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.33
- Analyst consensus
- Hold (10)
- Target price
- 210.90 USD
- 52-week range
- 165.30 – 245.53
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Is Eagle Materials stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 18% below the Basic Materials median on average. Valuation score: 6.4 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8). Average analyst target: 210.90 USD, +25.9% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Eagle Materials get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.1 out of 10, rank 1,646 of 2,130 (better than 21% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (6.6) and its weakest, Dividend (3.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Eagle Materials's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 13.2: the share price equals 13.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Basic Materials median is 19.2. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 11.9.
How much is Eagle Materials worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.7B USD.
How much debt does Eagle Materials have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.6B USD. That is 2.22 times its EBITDA; the Basic Materials median is 1.41.
Does Eagle Materials pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.60% and it pays out 8% of its earnings.
How has Eagle Materials stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 26.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 165.30 and 245.53 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Eagle Materials?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Hold” and their average target is 210.90 USD (+25.9% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.