Holcim EcuadorQUI:HLE 100 Days Inventory is 55.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 55.86. GuruFocus rates QUI:HLE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 73.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
QUI:HLE'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.72 Med: 55.86 Max: 79.14
Current: 55.54
During the past 13 years, Holcim Ecuador's highest Days Inventory was 79.14. The lowest was 38.72. And the median was 55.86.
QUI:HLE's Days Inventory is ranked better than 73.98% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs QUI:HLE: 55.54
Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2023 (79.14) to Dec. 2025 (55.54).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Holcim Ecuador's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.57.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Holcim Ecuador's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.08.
Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Holcim Ecuador's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Holcim Ecuador's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Holcim Ecuador Days Inventory Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory 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.
QUI:HLE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Ecuador Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 Ecuador (QUI:HLE) has a Days Inventory of 55.54 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.86. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.72 to 79.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #102 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Days Inventory of 55.54 is near median its 10-year median of 55.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.72 to a high of 79.14. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Holcim Ecuador's value of 55.54 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #102 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holcim Ecuador has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim Ecuador's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #102 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Holcim Ecuador in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Holcim Ecuador's value of 55.54 is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.72 to 79.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.86 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Holcim Ecuador has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current Days Inventory of 55.54 is 38.4% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current Days Inventory is 55.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holcim Ecuador stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.83, compared to a current price of $48.99 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 55.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.86 and 38.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE), the current Days Inventory is 55.54 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ecuador (QUI:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim Ecuador stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.99 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $52.83.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QUI:HLE:
Days Inventory: 55.54 (near median its 10-year median of 55.86)
GF Value™: $52.83 vs. price of $48.99 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Building Materials median (#102 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QUI:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holcim Ecuador SA is an Ecuador-based company engaged in the manufacturing and production of clinker, cement, and concrete. The company offers products and services for road development, buildings, infrastructure, developments and residences, and agro-industrial solutions.
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