Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE) Interest Expense: $-1.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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QUI:HLE Holcim Ecuador SA QUI:HLE
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Price $43.00
GF Value $52.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Holcim Ecuador Interest Expense?

Holcim Ecuador QUI:HLE -12.23% 100 Interest Expense is $-1.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates QUI:HLE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Holcim Ecuador's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -1.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Holcim Ecuador's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 76.7 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -1.9 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 40.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Holcim Ecuador  (QUI:HLE) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Holcim Ecuador's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $76.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.8 Mil.

Holcim Ecuador's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*76.727/-1.897
=40.45

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Holcim Ecuador Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Interest Expense 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.

Holcim Ecuador Interest Expense Chart

Holcim Ecuador Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Holcim Ecuador Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Holcim Ecuador Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-1.9 Mil mean?
Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE) has a Interest Expense of $-1.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Interest Expense too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Interest Expense is $-1.9 Mil. Overall, Holcim Ecuador has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim Ecuador's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Holcim Ecuador's Interest Expense of $-1.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. Holcim Ecuador's current Interest Expense is $-1.9 Mil. 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 (QUI:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.83, compared to a current price of $43.00 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1.9 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE), the current Interest Expense is $-1.9 Mil 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 (QUI:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim Ecuador stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $43.00 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $52.83. GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for QUI:HLE:

  • Interest Expense: $-1.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $52.83 vs. price of $43.00 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the QUI:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Holcim Ecuador Business Description

Other Exchanges HLE:Ecuador
Address Barcelona Avenue, San Eduardo I Urbanization, El Caiman Building, 2nd Floor, Guayaquil, ECU
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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