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Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 88 EV-to-EBIT is 8.01 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 9.40. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 322 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.
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Holcim Ecuador's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $903.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holcim Ecuador's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $105.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Holcim Ecuador's current Enterprise Value is $842.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holcim Ecuador's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $105.1 Mil.
* 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 (XGUA:HLE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.01 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 9.40. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.33 to 13.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #80 out of 322 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.01 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.33 to a high of 13.57. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Holcim Ecuador's value of 8.01 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #80 out of 322 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #80 out of 322 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Holcim Ecuador's value of 8.01 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.33 to 13.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.40 vs. the industry median of 13.50, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.50, based on 322 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.01 is 40.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.01, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 9.40. 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 $58.77, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.01, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.40 and 40.6% below the Building Materials industry median of 13.50. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.01 as of Aug. 24, 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 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 $58.77.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.01 (15% below median its 10-year median of 9.40)
GF Value™: $58.77 vs. price of $42.00 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Building Materials median (#80 of 322)
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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