Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) EBITDA Margin %: 35.51% (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median


XGUA:HLE Holcim Ecuador SA XGUA:HLE
88 GF Score
Price $49.50
GF Value $58.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Holcim Ecuador EBITDA Margin %?

Holcim Ecuador XGUA:HLE 88 EBITDA Margin % is 35.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 41.07. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 90.37% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $136.6 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $384.6 Mil. Therefore, Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.51%.


Holcim Ecuador  (XGUA:HLE) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Holcim Ecuador EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Holcim Ecuador EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % 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 Ecuador EBITDA Margin % Chart

Holcim Ecuador Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Holcim Ecuador Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 45.03 43.75 42.14 42.12 35.51

XGUA:HLE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Holcim Ecuador EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=136.583/384.625
=35.51 %

Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=136.583/384.625
=35.51 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 35.51% mean?
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a EBITDA Margin % of 35.51% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 41.07. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.25 to 49.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #39 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.51% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 41.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.25 to a high of 49.42. The Building Materials industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34. Holcim Ecuador's value of 35.51% is 166.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #39 out of 405 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #39 out of 405 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34. Holcim Ecuador's value of 35.51% is 166.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.25 to 49.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.07 vs. the industry median of 13.34, Holcim Ecuador 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Building Materials companies is 13.34, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.51% is 166.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current EBITDA Margin % is 35.51%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 41.07. 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 $58.68, compared to a current price of $49.50 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 35.51%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 41.07 and 166.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.34. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current EBITDA Margin % is 35.51% 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 $49.50 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.68. GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 35.51% (14% below median its 10-year median of 41.07)
  • GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $49.50 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.2% above the Building Materials median (#39 of 405)

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Holcim Ecuador Business Description

Other Exchanges HLE:Ecuador
Address Barcelona Avenue, San Eduardo I Urbanization, El Caiman Building, 2nd Floor, Guayaquil, ECU
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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