What is EXP's Intrinsic value?

Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Eagle Materials Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $142.69 to $341.51 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $341.51 +59.0%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $270.39 +25.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $220.83 +2.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $187.29 -12.8%
Earnings Power Value $142.69 -33.6%

Is Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $214.74, the stock appears to be moderately undervalued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate Eagle Materials Inc's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 0.84 1.02
Cost of equity 7.7% 10.6%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 21.4% 22.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.14 0.14
After-tax WACC 7.2% 9.7%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 8.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,259 (FY03-2024) to $4,030 (FY03-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 21% to 27%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $270 $9,972M 77.1%
10-Year Growth $342 $12,339M 59.7%
5-Year EBITDA $257 $9,518M 76.0%
10-Year EBITDA $326 $11,817M 57.9%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 7.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $220.83 (2.8% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.6% (Low) to 7.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $104 to $270
  • Selected fair value: $187.29 (-12.8% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $473M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.7% - 7.2%
Enterprise Value $4,864M - $6,577M
Net Debt $971M
Equity Value $3,894M - $5,607M
Outstanding Shares 33M
Fair Value $117 - $168
Selected Fair Value $142.69

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $7149M
Enterprise Value $8119M
Trailing P/E 15.08
Forward P/E 13.62
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.60
Current Dividend Yield 42.54%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 19.86%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.14

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $102.45
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $67.60
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $44.17
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $28.09
Earnings Power Value 10% $14.27
Weighted Average 100% $256.58

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Eagle Materials Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $256.58, which is approximately 19.5% above the current market price of $214.74.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (21% to 27% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.14)
  • Historical dividend growth of 19.86%

Given these factors, we believe Eagle Materials Inc is currently moderately undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.