Eagle MaterialsMEX:EXP 69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 43.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:EXP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,241.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 95.47% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Eagle Materials's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,339 Mil. Eagle Materials's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,172 Mil. Therefore, Eagle Materials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EXP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38 Med: 43.93 Max: 63
Current: 47.08
During the past 13 years, Eagle Materials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 63.00%. The lowest was 6.38%. And the median was 43.93%.
MEX:EXP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.47% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.08
vs MEX:EXP: 47.08
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Eagle Materials Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Eagle Materials Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.83% mean?
Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.83% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 43.93. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.38 to 63.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #18 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Eagle Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Eagle Materials' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.83% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 43.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 63.00. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08. Eagle Materials' value of 26.83% is 428.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #18 out of 397 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 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KNF and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #18 out of 397 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Eagle Materials in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08. Eagle Materials' value of 26.83% is 428.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.38 to 63.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.93 vs. the industry median of 5.08, 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-Equity for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Building Materials companies is 5.08, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 26.83% is 428.1% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.83%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 43.93. 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-Equity is 26.83%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 43.93 and 428.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.08. Eagle Materials' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 26.83% 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-Equity: 26.83% (39% below median its 10-year median of 43.93)
GF Value™: MXN4,241.57 vs. price of MXN3,880.41 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 428.1% above the Building Materials median (#18 of 397)
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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