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Eagle MaterialsSTU:E5M -1.10%94 Buyback Yield % is 6.02 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates STU:E5M with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €207.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 78 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 92.31% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:E5M vs KNF, USLM, TTAM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Eagle Materials Buyback Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Eagle Materials (STU:E5M) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.02 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 15.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #6 out of 78 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Eagle Materials' Buyback Yield % too high?
Eagle Materials' current Buyback Yield % of 6.02 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 15.43. The Building Materials industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Eagle Materials' value of 6.02 is 4530.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #6 out of 78 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eagle Materials has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Materials' Buyback Yield % compare to KNF and USLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #6 out of 78 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Eagle Materials in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Eagle Materials' value of 6.02 is 4530.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 15.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Eagle Materials has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Building Materials company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Building Materials companies is 0.13, based on 78 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current Buyback Yield % of 6.02 is 4530.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current Buyback Yield % is 6.02, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eagle Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Materials (STU:E5M) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €207.74, compared to a current price of €179.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.02, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 4530.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.13. Eagle Materials' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (STU:E5M), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.02 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Eagle Materials (STU:E5M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €179.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €207.74.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:E5M:
Buyback Yield %: 6.02 (31% above median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: €207.74 vs. price of €179.00 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4530.8% above the Building Materials median (#6 of 78)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:E5M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eagle Materials Inc is engaged in the manufacture of heavy construction products and light building materials. Its primary products, Cement and Gypsum Wallboard, are essential for building, expanding, and repairing roads, highways, and residential, commercial, and industrial structures across America. The business is organized into two sectors: Heavy Materials, which includes the Cement and Concrete and Aggregates segments, and Light Materials, which includes the Gypsum Wallboard and Recycled Paperboard segments. The primary end market for the Cement and Concrete and Aggregates segments is infrastructure, while the primary end market for the Gypsum Wallboard and Recycled Paperboard segments is residential construction.
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