Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 91 Pretax Margin % is 26.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 33.48. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 91.58% on this metric.
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.
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Holcim Ecuador Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador'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.
XGUA:HLE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador'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 Ecuador Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador'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 Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a Pretax Margin % of 26.84% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 33.48. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 26.84 to 38.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #34 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Pretax Margin % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Pretax Margin % of 26.84% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 33.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.84 to a high of 38.19. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Holcim Ecuador's value of 26.84% is 348.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #34 out of 404 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 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim Ecuador's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #34 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Holcim Ecuador's value of 26.84% is 348.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 26.84 to 38.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.48 vs. the industry median of 5.99, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.99, based on 404 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. Holcim Ecuador's current Pretax Margin % of 26.84% is 348.1% 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 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador's current Pretax Margin % is 26.84%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 33.48. 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 $58.69, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.84%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 33.48 and 348.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.84% 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 $42.00 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.69.
GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:
Pretax Margin %: 26.84% (20% below median its 10-year median of 33.48)
GF Value™: $58.69 vs. price of $42.00 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 348.1% above the Building Materials median (#34 of 404)
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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