Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 88 FCF Margin % is 28.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 27.35. 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 403 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 96.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim Ecuador's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XGUA:HLE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.26 Med: 27.35 Max: 35.54
Current: 28
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Holcim Ecuador was 35.54%. The lowest was 8.26%. And the median was 27.35%.
XGUA:HLE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 96.03% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs XGUA:HLE: 28.00
Holcim Ecuador FCF Margin % Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's FCF 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.
XGUA:HLE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's FCF Margin % 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 (XGUA:HLE) has a FCF Margin % of 28.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.35. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.26 to 35.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #16 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's FCF Margin % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current FCF Margin % of 28.00% is near median its 10-year median of 27.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.26 to a high of 35.54. The Building Materials industry median FCF Margin % is 3.83. Holcim Ecuador's value of 28.00% is 631.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #16 out of 403 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 FCF Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #16 out of 403 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.83. Holcim Ecuador's value of 28.00% is 631.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.26 to 35.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.35 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 FCF Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median FCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 3.83, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current FCF Margin % of 28.00% is 631.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current FCF Margin % is 28.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.35. 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 FCF Margin % is 28.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.35 and 631.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.83. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current FCF Margin % is 28.00% 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:
FCF Margin %: 28.00% (near median its 10-year median of 27.35)
GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $49.50 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 631.1% above the Building Materials median (#16 of 403)
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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