Eagle Materials (EXP) has a profit margin of 24.73%, above the Materials sector average of 11.08%.
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Eagle Materials's profit margin stands at 24.73% as of March 2026. That compares with 27.47% in the prior-year period — down 10.0% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 11.08%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Eagle Materials reported 24.73% in profit margin versus 27.47% a year earlier — a 10.0% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Eagle Materials sits higher the Materials benchmark (11.08%) with a profit margin of 24.73%. That is roughly 123.3% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 24.73% for Eagle Materials means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Eagle Materials's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places EXP next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.