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HolcimHCMLF 68 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.81 as of Sep. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCMLF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Holcim ranks worse than 89.9% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-17), Holcim's share price is $82.0404. Holcim's Tangible Book per Share of Jun. 2026 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.05. Hence, Holcim's Price to Tangible Book Ratio of today is 4.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:
HCMLF'
s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.33 Max: 6
Current: 5.42
During the past 13 years, Holcim's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 6.00. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.33.
HCMLF's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked worse than 89.9% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.255
vs HCMLF: 5.42
A closely related ratio is called PB Ratio. As of today, Holcim's share price is $82.0404. Holcim's Book Value per Sharefor the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $37.40. Hence, Holcim's P/B Ratio of today is 2.19.
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The Price-to-Book Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the Price-to-Book Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Holcim Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms
Holcim Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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.
HCMLF vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Tangible-Book 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called PB Ratio. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book Ratio and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Holcim (HCMLF) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 4.81 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on Holcim and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #356 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
Holcim's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.81. The Building Materials industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.26. Holcim's value of 4.81 is 283.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim ranks #356 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Holcim has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #356 out of 396 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This places Holcim in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.26. Holcim's value of 4.81 is 283.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Building Materials company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Building Materials companies is 1.26, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Tangible-Book significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Tangible-Book should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 4.81 is 283.3% 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book mean?
A high Price-to-Tangible-Book can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on Holcim and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.81. 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 (HCMLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.87, compared to a current price of $82.04 — trading 52.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.81 and 283.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.26. Holcim's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Tangible-Book calculated?
Price-to-Tangible-Book is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim (HCMLF), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 4.81 as of Sep. 17, 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 (HCMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.04 is trading 52.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.87.
GuruFocus considers Holcim to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCMLF:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 4.81
GF Value™: $53.87 vs. price of $82.04 (52.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.3% above the Building Materials median (#356 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCMLF 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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