Is EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) Halal?

NYSE Basic Materials United States $5.8B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 20.2% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, EAGLE MATERIALS INC comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Basic Materials sector (Building Materials), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 20.2%
/ 30%
0.3%
/ 30%
3.5%
/ 30%
0.08%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 20.2%
/ 33%
0.3%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
0.08%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 39.1%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 33%
6.8%
/ 33%
0.08%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 20.2%
/ 33%
0.3%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
0.08%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 39.1%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 33%
6.8%
/ 50%
0.08%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
13.8
Forward: 14.5
EPS
$13.24
Dividend Yield
55.0%
Payout: 7.6%
P/B Ratio
3.9
EV/EBITDA
9.7
EV: $7.1B
Revenue
$2.3B
Growth: -0.4%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
4.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 28.3%
Operating Margin 24.6%
Net Margin 18.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 28.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 10.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$549M
Free Cash Flow$353M
Total Debt$1.3B
Debt-to-Equity120.6
Current Ratio4.3
Total Assets$3.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$183.92
50-Day MA$211.80
200-Day MA$219.20
Avg Volume490K
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$171.99
$243.64

About EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP)

CEO
Mr. Michael R. Haack
Employees
2,500
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$5.8B
Currency
USD

Eagle Materials Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells heavy construction products and light building materials in the United States. The company operates in four segments: Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, Gypsum Wallboard, and Recycled Paperboard. It engages in the mining of limestone for the manufacture, production, distribution, and sale of portland cement, including Portland limestone cement; grinding and sale of slag; and mining of gypsum for the manufacture and sale of gypsum wallboards used to finish the interior walls and ceilings in residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as well as containerboard and lightweight packaging grades. The company is also involved in the manufacture and sale of recycled paperboard to the gypsum wallboard industry and other paperboard converters; sale of readymix concrete; and mining and sale of aggregates, such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel. Its products are used in commercial and residential construction; public construction projects to build, expand, and repair roads and highways; and repair and remodel activities. The company was formerly known as Centex Construction Products, Inc. and changed its name to Eagle Materials, Inc. in January 2004. Eagle Materials Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EAGLE MATERIALS INC (EXP) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), EAGLE MATERIALS INC is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is EAGLE MATERIALS INC's debt ratio?

EAGLE MATERIALS INC's debt ratio is 20.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 39.1%.

Does EAGLE MATERIALS INC require dividend purification?

Yes, EAGLE MATERIALS INC has an impermissible income ratio of 0.08%, which means 0.08% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are EAGLE MATERIALS INC's key financial metrics?

EAGLE MATERIALS INC has a market capitalization of $5.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.8, and revenue of $2.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 28.3% and a net margin of 18.7%. Return on equity stands at 28.8%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.