EXP (EXP) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
CapEx spikes and 3 quarterly misses depress EXP despite attractive EV/EBITDA of 9.54x versus peer median of 14.19x.
Investment score: 45/100
The model places Eagle Materials in HOLD territory. While EXP offers strong underlying margins (22.19% operating) and a discount to heavy building material peers, recent earnings misses and negative analyst revision momentum outweigh near-term upside.
Peers
| Peer | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | ROIC % | Net margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLM | 12.18 | 2.59 | 4.46 | 17.12 | — | 0.37 |
| VMC | 28.74 | 3.76 | 3.90 | 14.19 | — | 0.14 |
| USLM | 24.33 | 4.71 | 8.69 | 15.26 | — | 0.36 |
| KNF | 22.61 | 1.96 | 0.95 | 10.94 | — | 0.04 |