Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 88 Net Margin % is 22.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 28.16. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 90.89% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Holcim Ecuador's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $85.0 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $384.6 Mil. Therefore, Holcim Ecuador's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim Ecuador's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XGUA:HLE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.09 Med: 28.16 Max: 32.53
Current: 22.09
XGUA:HLE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.89% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs XGUA:HLE: 22.09
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Holcim Ecuador Net Margin % Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's Net 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.
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a Net Margin % of 22.09% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 28.16. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's Net Margin % has ranged from 22.09 to 32.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #37 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Net Margin % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Net Margin % of 22.09% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 28.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.09 to a high of 32.53. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Holcim Ecuador's value of 22.09% is 388.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #37 out of 406 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 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim Ecuador's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #37 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Holcim Ecuador's value of 22.09% is 388.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own Net Margin % has ranged from 22.09 to 32.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.16 vs. the industry median of 4.52, 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 Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current Net Margin % of 22.09% is 388.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current Net Margin % is 22.09%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 28.16. 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 $49.50 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.09%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 28.16 and 388.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current Net Margin % is 22.09% 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 $49.50 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.68.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:
Net Margin %: 22.09% (22% below median its 10-year median of 28.16)
GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $49.50 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 388.7% above the Building Materials median (#37 of 406)
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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