Holcim (Argentina) (BUE:HARG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.91 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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BUE:HARG Holcim (Argentina) SA BUE:HARG
82 GF Score
Price ARS1,465.00
GF Value ARS1,709.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Holcim (Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Holcim (Argentina) BUE:HARG -2.66% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates BUE:HARG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,709.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Building Materials companies, Holcim (Argentina) ranks worse than 81.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Holcim (Argentina)'s current share price is ARS1465.00. Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS502.95. Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:HARG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87   Med: 7.25   Max: 12.73
Current: 2.87

During the past years, Holcim (Argentina)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.73. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 7.25.

BUE:HARG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.91% of 293 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs BUE:HARG: 2.87

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Holcim (Argentina)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS2,053.533. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ARS502.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Holcim (Argentina)  (BUE:HARG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Holcim (Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Holcim (Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Holcim (Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Holcim (Argentina) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Holcim (Argentina) Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BUE:HARG vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Holcim (Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Holcim (Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1465.00/502.95
=2.91

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Holcim (Argentina)'s adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2053.533/333.9520*333.9520
=2,053.533

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Holcim (Argentina) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 4.330 241.432 5.989
201703 4.901 243.801 6.713
201706 4.393 244.955 5.989
201709 5.334 246.819 7.217
201712 18.585 246.524 25.176
201803 3.045 249.554 4.075
201806 3.006 251.989 3.984
201809 3.872 252.439 5.122
201812 33.083 251.233 43.976
201903 26.585 254.202 34.925
201906 33.756 256.143 44.010
201909 39.042 256.759 50.780
201912 62.297 256.974 80.958
202003 47.492 258.115 61.446
202006 50.093 257.797 64.891
202009 54.553 260.280 69.994
202012 98.424 260.474 126.189
202103 73.237 264.877 92.336
202106 70.915 271.696 87.164
202109 81.922 274.310 99.734
202112 189.827 278.802 227.377
202203 113.223 287.504 131.515
202206 127.820 296.311 144.057
202209 168.712 296.808 189.825
202212 634.161 296.797 713.549
202303 223.546 301.836 247.332
202306 284.820 305.109 311.745
202309 385.014 307.789 417.741
202312 1,179.328 306.746 1,283.925
202403 851.437 312.332 910.375
202406 1,023.227 314.175 1,087.638
202409 1,161.355 315.301 1,230.053
202412 1,696.112 315.605 1,794.712
202503 1,403.273 319.799 1,465.376
202506 1,488.057 322.561 1,540.607
202509 1,521.030 324.800 1,563.889
202512 1,586.820 324.054 1,635.288
202603 1,726.240 330.213 1,745.786
202606 2,053.533 333.952 2,053.533

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 mean?
Holcim (Argentina) (BUE:HARG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Holcim (Argentina) and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 7.25. Over the past decade, Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.87 to 12.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim (Argentina) ranks #240 out of 293 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Holcim (Argentina)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 7.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 12.73. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Holcim (Argentina)'s value of 2.91 is 196.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim (Argentina) ranks #240 out of 293 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Holcim (Argentina) has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim (Argentina)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim (Argentina) ranks #240 out of 293 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Holcim (Argentina) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Holcim (Argentina)'s value of 2.91 is 196.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim (Argentina)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.87 to 12.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.25 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Holcim (Argentina) has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.98, based on 293 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim (Argentina)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.91 is 196.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Holcim (Argentina) and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim (Argentina)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holcim (Argentina) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim (Argentina) (BUE:HARG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,709.93, compared to a current price of ARS1,465.00 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 7.25 and 196.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.98. Holcim (Argentina)'s overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim (Argentina) (BUE:HARG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.91 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Holcim (Argentina) (BUE:HARG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim (Argentina) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS1,465.00 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,709.93. GuruFocus considers Holcim (Argentina) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:HARG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.91 (60% below median its 10-year median of 7.25)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,709.93 vs. price of ARS1,465.00 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 196.9% above the Building Materials median (#240 of 293)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:HARG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Holcim (Argentina) Business Description

Address Piso 1, Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 140, Buenos Aires, ARG
Holcim (Argentina) SA manufactures construction and building materials. It produces and markets cement, concrete and aggregates. Some of its products are Portland cement and other related building materials. It also produces stone products.
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