BLD vs. EXP

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

BLD (TopBuild Corp.) and EXP (Eagle Materials Inc.) are both stocks. BLD operates in Engineering & Construction (Industrials), while EXP operates in Building Materials (Basic Materials). Their 0.57 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently.

Performance

BLD vs. EXP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in TopBuild Corp. (BLD) and Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

BLD

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

EXP

• 1D: -0.26%
• 1M: -6.91%
• 6M: 0.81%
• YTD: -0.59%
• 1Y: -6.60%
• 3Y*: 3.52%
• 5Y*: 8.33%
• 10Y*: 10.34%
• ALL TIME*: 13.74%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
EXP Eagle Materials Inc.	$131.67M	$107.54M	$100.36M

BLD vs. EXP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
BLD TopBuild Corp.	-15.02%	34.00%	-16.81%	139.16%	-43.28%	49.89%	78.58%	129.07%	-40.59%	112.75%
EXP Eagle Materials Inc.	-0.59%	-15.85%	22.13%	53.62%	-19.55%	65.07%	11.98%	49.23%	-45.88%	15.45%

Correlation

The correlation between BLD and EXP is 0.65, which is moderate. They have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently, sharing some price drivers without tracking each other closely.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.65
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.70
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.67
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.58
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 1, 2015	0.57

The correlation between BLD and EXP shifts across timeframes, from 0.57 (all time) to 0.70 (3 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap BLD : $9.97B EXP : $6.29B
EPS BLD : $17.87 EXP : $12.62
PE Ratio BLD : 19.84 EXP : 16.24
PEG Ratio BLD : 0.96 EXP : 1.56
PS Ratio BLD : 1.78 EXP : 2.81
PB Ratio BLD : 4.15 EXP : 4.28
Total Revenue (TTM) BLD : $5.62B EXP : $2.32B
Gross Profit (TTM) BLD : $1.62B EXP : $628.19M
EBITDA (TTM) BLD : $933.40M EXP : $553.35M

Return for Risk

BLD vs. EXP — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

BLD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

EXP

EXP Risk / Return Rank: 32
EXP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
EXP Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
EXP Omega Ratio Rank: 31
EXP Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
EXP Martin Ratio Rank: 31

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

BLD vs. EXP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TopBuild Corp. (BLD) and Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	BLD	EXP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	-0.23	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	-0.10	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	0.99	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	-0.29	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	-0.69	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	BLD	EXP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-79.52%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-28.31%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-44.73%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-44.73%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-63.78%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-34.47%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-24.04%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	11.94%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BLD	EXP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.52%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	26.39%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	35.35%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	32.99%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	36.10%	—

Dividends

BLD vs. EXP - Dividend Comparison

BLD has not paid dividends to shareholders, while EXP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.49%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BLD TopBuild Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
EXP Eagle Materials Inc.	0.49%	0.48%	0.41%	0.49%	0.75%	0.45%	0.10%	0.44%	0.66%	0.35%	0.41%	0.66%

Financials

BLD vs. EXP - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between TopBuild Corp. and Eagle Materials Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

BLD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, TopBuild Corp. reported a gross profit of 400.25M and revenue of 1.45B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 27.7%.

EXP - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Eagle Materials Inc. reported a gross profit of 161.25M and revenue of 650.97M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 24.8%.

BLD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, TopBuild Corp. reported an operating income of 175.04M and revenue of 1.45B, resulting in an operating margin of 12.1%.

EXP - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Eagle Materials Inc. reported an operating income of 746.00K and revenue of 650.97M, resulting in an operating margin of 0.1%.

BLD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, TopBuild Corp. reported a net income of 104.81M and revenue of 1.45B, resulting in a net margin of 7.3%.

EXP - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Eagle Materials Inc. reported a net income of 102.13M and revenue of 650.97M, resulting in a net margin of 15.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BLD and EXP in my portfolio?

BLD and EXP have a correlation of 0.65, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.