HolcimHCMLY -1.98%60 Pretax Margin % is -4.32% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HCMLY with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Holcim ranks worse than 50.25% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Holcim's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-425 Mil. Holcim's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,854 Mil. Therefore, Holcim's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HCMLY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.37 Med: 12.09 Max: 15.61
Current: 5.94
HCMLY's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.25% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs HCMLY: 5.94
Holcim (OTCPK:HCMLY) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Holcim Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Holcim Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim's Pretax 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.
HCMLY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim's Pretax 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 (HCMLY) has a Pretax Margin % of -4.32% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Holcim and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #204 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Holcim's Pretax Margin % too high?
Holcim's current Pretax Margin % is -4.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim ranks #204 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #204 out of 406 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Holcim in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.99, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Holcim and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim's current Pretax Margin % is -4.32%. 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 $7.38, compared to a current price of $18.32 — trading 148.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -4.32%. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim (HCMLY), the current Pretax Margin % is -4.32% 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 (HCMLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.32 is trading 148.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.38.
GuruFocus considers Holcim to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCMLY:
Pretax Margin %: -4.32%
GF Value™: $7.38 vs. price of $18.32 (148.2% above fair value)
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 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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