Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:EXP Eagle Materials Inc MEX:EXP
70 GF Score
Price MXN3,880.41
GF Value MXN4,453.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Eagle Materials Financial Strength?

Eagle Materials MEX:EXP 70 Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:EXP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,453.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Eagle Materials has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Eagle Materials's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.28. Eagle Materials's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94. As of today, Eagle Materials's Altman Z-Score is 3.51.


Eagle Materials  (MEX:EXP) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Eagle Materials has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Eagle Materials Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:EXP vs KNF, USLM, TTAM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's Financial Strength falls into.


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Eagle Materials Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Eagle Materials's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-285 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,501 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN32,056 Mil.

Eagle Materials's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1501.276/-284.502
=5.28

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Eagle Materials's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(345.218 + 32055.649) / 34558.3
=0.94

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Eagle Materials has a Z-score of 3.51, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.51 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Eagle Materials' Financial Strength too high?
Eagle Materials' current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Eagle Materials has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Materials' Financial Strength compare to KNF and USLM?
Eagle Materials' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Eagle Materials' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Building Materials company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. Eagle Materials's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,453.66, compared to a current price of MXN3,880.41 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Eagle Materials' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 MXN3,880.41 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,453.66. GuruFocus considers Eagle Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EXP:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,453.66 vs. price of MXN3,880.41 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 5960 Berkshire Lane, Suite 900, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
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

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