EXP vs. BLD

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

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

Performance

EXP vs. BLD - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

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%

BLD

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

*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

EXP vs. BLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

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

Correlation

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

Fundamentals

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

Return for Risk

EXP vs. BLD — Risk / Return Rank

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

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

BLD

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

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.

EXP vs. BLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) and TopBuild Corp. (BLD). 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.

	EXP	BLD	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

	EXP	BLD	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

	EXP	BLD	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

EXP vs. BLD - Dividend Comparison

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

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

EXP vs. BLD - Profitability Comparison

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

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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%.

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%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EXP and BLD in my portfolio?

EXP and BLD 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.