Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE -15.15%91 FCF Yield % is 12.52 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 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 83.46% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Holcim Ecuador FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 12.52 as of Jul. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.46 to 12.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #67 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's FCF Yield % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current FCF Yield % of 12.52 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 12.52. The Building Materials industry median FCF Yield % is 3.15. Holcim Ecuador's value of 12.52 is 297.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #67 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 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim Ecuador's FCF Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #67 out of 405 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.15. Holcim Ecuador's value of 12.52 is 297.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.46 to 12.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 3.15, 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 Yield % for a Building Materials company?
The median FCF Yield % among Building Materials companies is 3.15, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current FCF Yield % of 12.52 is 297.5% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current FCF Yield % is 12.52, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 8.30. 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 $42.00 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 12.52, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 297.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.15. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current FCF Yield % is 12.52 as of Jul. 01, 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 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.68.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:
FCF Yield %: 12.52 (51% above median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $42.00 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 297.5% above the Building Materials median (#67 of 405)
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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