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Holcim EcuadorQUI:HLE 100 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66% as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 1220% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates QUI:HLE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 385 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 58.96% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Holcim Ecuador's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.66%.
Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Holcim Ecuador Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Net Debt Paydown 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.
QUI:HLE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's Net Debt Paydown 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% mean?
Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 1220% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #158 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% is 1220% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #158 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #158 out of 385 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Holcim Ecuador in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Building Materials company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. Holcim Ecuador's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66%, which is 1220% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 $52.84, compared to a current price of $43.00 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66%, which is 1220% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (QUI:HLE), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66% as of Jul. 19, 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 (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 $52.84.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QUI:HLE:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.66% (1220% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $52.84 vs. price of $43.00 (18.6% below fair value)
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 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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