Eagle MaterialsMEX:EXP 69 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 24.37. 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 408 Building Materials companies, Eagle Materials ranks better than 84.07% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Eagle Materials's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Materials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EXP'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.68 Med: 24.37 Max: 32.79
Current: 25.25
During the past 13 years, Eagle Materials's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 32.79%. The lowest was 15.68%. And the median was 24.37%.
MEX:EXP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 84.07% of 408
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs MEX:EXP: 25.25
Eagle Materials's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1.80% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Eagle Materials ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Eagle Materials ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eagle Materials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eagle Materials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eagle Materials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Materials's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.40% mean?
Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.40% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 24.37. Over the past decade, Eagle Materials' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.68 to 32.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #65 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Eagle Materials' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Eagle Materials' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.40% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 24.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.68 to a high of 32.79. The Building Materials industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.60. Eagle Materials' value of 15.40% is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #65 out of 408 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KNF and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eagle Materials ranks #65 out of 408 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Eagle Materials in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.60. Eagle Materials' value of 15.40% is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Materials' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.68 to 32.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.37 vs. the industry median of 8.60, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Building Materials companies is 8.60, based on 408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Materials's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.40% is 79.1% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Eagle Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Materials's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.40%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 24.37. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.40%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 24.37 and 79.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.60. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Materials (MEX:EXP), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.40% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.40% (37% below median its 10-year median of 24.37)
GF Value™: MXN4,241.57 vs. price of MXN3,880.41 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Building Materials median (#65 of 408)
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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