Eagle MaterialsMEX:EXP 70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:EXP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,241.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 92.68% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Eagle Materials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,339 Mil. Eagle Materials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN58,672 Mil. Therefore, Eagle Materials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EXP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15 Med: 13.93 Max: 20.48
Current: 14.31
During the past 13 years, Eagle Materials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.48%. The lowest was 3.15%. And the median was 13.93%.
MEX:EXP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.68% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs MEX:EXP: 14.31
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Eagle Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Eagle Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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, TTAM, USLM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.40% mean?
Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.15 to 20.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #30 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Eagle Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Eagle Materials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.40% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 20.48. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.45. Eagle Materials' value of 7.40% is 202% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #30 out of 410 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KNF and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #30 out of 410 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Eagle Materials in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.45. Eagle Materials' value of 7.40% is 202% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.15 to 20.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 2.45, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Building Materials companies is 2.45, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.40% is 202% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.40%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 13.93. 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 MXN4,241.57, compared to a current price of MXN3,880.41 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.40%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 202% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.45. Eagle Materials' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.40% 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 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,241.57.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Materials to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EXP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.40% (47% below median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: MXN4,241.57 vs. price of MXN3,880.41 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 202% above the Building Materials median (#30 of 410)
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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