EXP
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Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) closed at $204.94 as of 2026-07-31, trading 1.1% below its 200-week moving average of $207.23. This places EXP in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 3.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1637 weeks of data, EXP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EXP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.8%.
With a market cap of $6.3 billion, EXP is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.4%. Return on equity stands at 27.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EXP would have grown to $7101, compared to $2567 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.5% vs 10.9% for the index — confirming EXP as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -22.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: EXP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EXP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying EXP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.9% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +2.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.5% vs +19.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EXP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices EXP would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where EXP's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $160.71 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $177.08 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $197.15 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $222.35 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $254.94 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from EXP's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
EXP has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +14.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 | 1 | 2.2% | +30.9% | +7695.8% |
| Feb 2000 | Apr 2000 | 9 | 21.6% | +9.8% | +3107.8% |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2001 | 55 | 27.3% | +2.1% | +2837.7% |
| Aug 2001 | Oct 2001 | 11 | 14.2% | +21.7% | +2584.5% |
| Nov 2001 | Jan 2002 | 10 | 8.4% | +15.3% | +2578.2% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 2.7% | +3.6% | +2616.3% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 1.4% | +59.9% | +2578.9% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 1.5% | -51.2% | +589.9% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2010 | 121 | 57.2% | -49.1% | +574.1% |
| May 2010 | Jan 2011 | 39 | 25.7% | -5.8% | +667.7% |
| May 2011 | May 2011 | 1 | 0.9% | +35.2% | +734.4% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 1.8% | +28.5% | +750.6% |
| Jul 2011 | Dec 2011 | 23 | 37.1% | +60.6% | +814.8% |
| Oct 2015 | Apr 2016 | 25 | 29.1% | +18.6% | +229.0% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 2.8% | +39.0% | +187.8% |
| Sep 2018 | Apr 2019 | 28 | 32.5% | +5.1% | +150.0% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 0.6% | -22.0% | +146.7% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 10 | 6.7% | -16.6% | +148.4% |
| Feb 2020 | Oct 2020 | 35 | 50.2% | +36.1% | +145.0% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 3 | 4.2% | +74.6% | +147.7% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | 6 | 13.0% | N/A | +4.4% |
| May 2026 | May 2026 | 2 | 3.7% | N/A | +5.4% |
| Jul 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 1.1% | Ongoing | -0.5% |
| Average | 17 | — | +14.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXP below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-07-31, Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) is trading 1.1% below its 200-week moving average of $207.23. The current price is $204.94.
What is EXP's 200-week moving average price?
Eagle Materials Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $207.23 as of 2026-07-31. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EXP drops below its 200-week moving average?
EXP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is EXP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EXP as of 2026-07-31: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 0.4%. Return on equity is 27.0%. Price-to-book is 4.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EXP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.4 years, $100 invested in EXP would have grown to $7101, compared to $2567 for the S&P 500. That's 14.5% annualized vs 10.9% for the index. EXP has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EXP pay a dividend?
Yes. Eagle Materials Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 49.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-07-31