Eagle MaterialsMEX:EXP 70 Net Margin % is 12.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 19.31. GuruFocus rates MEX:EXP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,699.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 86.24% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Eagle Materials's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,085 Mil. Eagle Materials's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,640 Mil. Therefore, Eagle Materials's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Materials's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EXP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.05 Med: 19.31 Max: 21.49
Current: 18.36
MEX:EXP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.24% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs MEX:EXP: 18.36
Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Eagle Materials Net Margin % Related Terms
Eagle Materials Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's Net 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.
MEX:EXP vs KNF, USLM, TTAM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's Net 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 (MEX:EXP) has a Net Margin % of 12.56% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 19.31. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' Net Margin % has ranged from 5.05 to 21.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #56 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Eagle Materials' Net Margin % too high?
Eagle Materials' current Net Margin % of 12.56% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 19.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.05 to a high of 21.49. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Eagle Materials' value of 12.56% is 177.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #56 out of 407 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 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Materials' Net Margin % compare to KNF and USLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #56 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This places Eagle Materials in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Eagle Materials' value of 12.56% is 177.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.05 to 21.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.31 vs. the industry median of 4.52, 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 Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current Net Margin % of 12.56% is 177.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current Net Margin % is 12.56%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 19.31. 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 (MEX:EXP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,699.30, compared to a current price of MXN3,402.01 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.56%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 19.31 and 177.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Eagle Materials' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP), the current Net Margin % is 12.56% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:EXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,402.01 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,699.30.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Materials to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EXP:
Net Margin %: 12.56% (35% below median its 10-year median of 19.31)
GF Value™: MXN3,699.30 vs. price of MXN3,402.01 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 177.9% above the Building Materials median (#56 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EXP 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.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEX:EXP
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:EXP has been successfully added to your 
