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Eagle MaterialsSTU:E5M -6.70%94 FCF Margin % is 5.17% as of Jun. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 19.34. 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 404 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 67.82% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 5.17% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 19.34. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.52 to 36.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #130 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Eagle Materials' FCF Margin % too high?
Eagle Materials' current FCF Margin % of 5.17% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 19.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.52 to a high of 36.31. The Building Materials industry median FCF Margin % is 3.88. Eagle Materials' value of 5.17% is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #130 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to KNF and USLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #130 out of 404 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Eagle Materials in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.88. Eagle Materials' value of 5.17% is 33.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.52 to 36.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.34 vs. the industry median of 3.88, 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 FCF Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median FCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 3.88, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current FCF Margin % of 5.17% is 33.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current FCF Margin % is 5.17%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 19.34. 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 €181.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.17%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 19.34 and 33.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.88. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (STU:E5M), the current FCF Margin % is 5.17% as of Jun. 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 €181.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €207.74.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:E5M:
FCF Margin %: 5.17% (73% below median its 10-year median of 19.34)
GF Value™: €207.74 vs. price of €181.00 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% above the Building Materials median (#130 of 404)
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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