Eagle MaterialsMEX:EXP 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 0.07. 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 209 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 91.39% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EXP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.11
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eagle Materials was 0.11. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
MEX:EXP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 91.39% of 209
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs MEX:EXP: 0.08
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 39.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eagle Materials was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Eagle Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Eagle Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Eagle Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #18 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Eagle Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eagle Materials' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.11. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Eagle Materials' value of 0.13 is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #18 out of 209 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KNF and USLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #18 out of 209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Eagle Materials in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Eagle Materials' value of 0.13 is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Eagle Materials has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 65.8% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 65.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (86% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: MXN3,699.30 vs. price of MXN3,402.01 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.8% below the Building Materials median (#18 of 209)
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.
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