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Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 337 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 97.63% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XGUA:HLE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 1.5
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Holcim Ecuador was 1.50. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
XGUA:HLE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97.63% of 337
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs XGUA:HLE: 0.02
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Holcim Ecuador Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
XGUA:HLE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is one times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #8 out of 337 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.50. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Holcim Ecuador's value of 0.02 is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #8 out of 337 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holcim Ecuador has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim Ecuador's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #8 out of 337 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Holcim Ecuador's value of 0.02 is 99.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 2.17, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 2.17, based on 337 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 99.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. 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 (XGUA:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.76, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 99.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.17. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 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 (XGUA:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim Ecuador stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.00 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.76.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $58.76 vs. price of $42.00 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% below the Building Materials median (#8 of 337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGUA: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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