HCMLY (Holcim) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HCMLY Holcim Ltd HCMLY
60 GF Score
Price $18.43
GF Value $7.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Holcim Moat Score?

Holcim HCMLY -1.34% 60 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCMLY with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Building Materials companies, Holcim ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.

Holcim has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Holcim has Wide Moat: Holcim Ltd has a wide moat due to its global market leadership in building materials, economies of scale, and strong distribution network. It benefits from significant regulatory barriers and pricing power in cement production, ensuring durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Holcim might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Holcim  (OTCPK:HCMLY) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Holcim Moat Score Related Terms

HCMLY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holcim's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Holcim (HCMLY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #1 out of 437 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Holcim's Moat Score too high?
Holcim's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim ranks #1 out of 437 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #1 out of 437 companies for Moat Score. This places Holcim in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Holcim's current Moat Score is 7. 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 $7.26, compared to a current price of $18.43 — trading 153.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim (HCMLY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 28, 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 $18.43 is trading 153.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.26. GuruFocus considers Holcim to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCMLY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $7.26 vs. price of $18.43 (153.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Grafenauweg 10, Zug, CHE, CH-6300
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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