Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 91 ROA % is 16.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 17.58. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 94.87% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Holcim Ecuador's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $85.0 Mil.
Holcim Ecuador's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $527.1 Mil. Therefore, Holcim Ecuador's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim Ecuador's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XGUA:HLE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.42 Med: 17.58 Max: 19.96
Current: 16.12
During the past 13 years, Holcim Ecuador's highest ROA % was 19.96%. The lowest was 14.42%. And the median was 17.58%.
XGUA:HLE's ROA % is ranked better than 94.87% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs XGUA:HLE: 16.12
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Holcim Ecuador ROA % Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's ROA % 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim Ecuador's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a ROA % of 16.12% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.58. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's ROA % has ranged from 14.42 to 19.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #21 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's ROA % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current ROA % of 16.12% is near median its 10-year median of 17.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.42 to a high of 19.96. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.34. Holcim Ecuador's value of 16.12% is 588.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #21 out of 409 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 ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #21 out of 409 companies for ROA %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.34. Holcim Ecuador's value of 16.12% is 588.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own ROA % has ranged from 14.42 to 19.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.58 vs. the industry median of 2.34, 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 ROA % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.34, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current ROA % of 16.12% is 588.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current ROA % is 16.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.58. 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 ROA % is 16.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.58 and 588.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.34. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current ROA % is 16.12% 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:
ROA %: 16.12% (near median its 10-year median of 17.58)
GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $49.50 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 588.9% above the Building Materials median (#21 of 409)
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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