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HolcimHCMLY +0.16%60 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.03 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 5.21. GuruFocus rates HCMLY with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Building Materials companies, Holcim ranks worse than 75.5% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Holcim's enterprise value is $55,550 Mil.
Holcim's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,261 Mil. Therefore, Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HCMLY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 5.21 Max: 18.28
Current: 17.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Holcim was 18.28. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 5.21.
HCMLY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.5% of 347
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.91
vs HCMLY: 17.03
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-22), Holcim's stock price is $18.30.
Holcim's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.846. Therefore, Holcim's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.13.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Holcim (OTCPK:HCMLY) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Holcim's share price for today is $18.30.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holcim's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.846.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Holcim's EV-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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Holcim's current Enterprise Value is $55,550 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holcim's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,261 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 (HCMLY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.03 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Holcim. This is 227% above median its historical median of 5.21. Over the past decade, Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.71 to 18.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #262 out of 347 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Holcim's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.03 is 227% above median its 10-year median of 5.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 18.28. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91. Holcim's value of 17.03 is 91.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim ranks #262 out of 347 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Holcim has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #262 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Holcim in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91. Holcim's value of 17.03 is 91.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.71 to 18.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.21 vs. the industry median of 8.91, Holcim 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.91, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.03 is 91.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Holcim. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.03, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 5.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holcim stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim (HCMLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.37, compared to a current price of $18.30 — trading 148.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.03, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 5.21 and 91.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.91. Holcim's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim (HCMLY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.03 as of Jul. 22, 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 (HCMLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.30 is trading 148.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.37.
GuruFocus considers Holcim to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCMLY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.03 (227% above median its 10-year median of 5.21)
GF Value™: $7.37 vs. price of $18.30 (148.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% above the Building Materials median (#262 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCMLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holcim is a leader in sustainable construction operating across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East and Africa. Holcim provides high-value Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling with brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet and ECOCycle.
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