Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 91 Gross Margin % is 44.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 42.29. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 82.83% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Holcim Ecuador had a gross margin of 44.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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Holcim Ecuador Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a Gross Margin % of 44.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.29. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.32 to 49.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #68 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Gross Margin % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Gross Margin % of 44.78% is near median its 10-year median of 42.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.32 to a high of 49.47. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Holcim Ecuador's value of 44.78% is 71.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #68 out of 396 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 Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #68 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Holcim Ecuador's value of 44.78% is 71.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.32 to 49.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.29 vs. the industry median of 26.16, 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 Gross Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.16, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current Gross Margin % of 44.78% is 71.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current Gross Margin % is 44.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.29. 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 $58.69, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.29 and 71.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current Gross Margin % is 44.78% 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 $42.00 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.69.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:
Gross Margin %: 44.78% (near median its 10-year median of 42.29)
GF Value™: $58.69 vs. price of $42.00 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% above the Building Materials median (#68 of 396)
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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