12 Cheap Value Stocks to Buy Now According to Seth Klarman

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7. Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP)

Baupost Group Stake Value: $201,875,000

Forward Price-to-Earnings: 13.91

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 30

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) is included in our list of the 12 Cheap Value Stocks to Buy Now According to Seth Klarman.

Following strong recent operational performance, Loop Capital increased its price target on Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) from $230 to $245 on July 30, 2025, maintaining a ‘Hold’ rating. The increased target reflects the company’s stable wallboard pricing, above-industry segment volumes, and improved investor sentiment surrounding a potential building products trough. However, the analyst believes that a stronger catalyst beyond a cyclical recovery is required to upgrade its rating on the company.

Meanwhile, on August 6, 2025, Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP)’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, which is payable on October 16 to shareholders of record as of September 15.

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP), based in the U.S., provides building materials, such as cement, concrete, and gypsum wallboard products. It is included in our list of cheap value stocks to buy.

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