Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) ROCE %: 29.26% (As of Dec. 2025)


XGUA:HLE Holcim Ecuador SA XGUA:HLE
88 GF Score
Price $49.50
GF Value $58.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Holcim Ecuador ROCE %?

Holcim Ecuador XGUA:HLE 88 ROCE % is 29.26% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Holcim Ecuador's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.26%.

Holcim Ecuador  (XGUA:HLE) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Holcim Ecuador ROCE % Related Terms

Holcim Ecuador ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's ROCE % 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.

Holcim Ecuador ROCE % Chart

Holcim Ecuador Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Holcim Ecuador Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Holcim Ecuador ROCE % Calculation

Holcim Ecuador's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=105.141/( ( (529.952 - 139.967) + (524.167 - 195.568) )/ 2 )
=105.141/( (389.985+328.599)/ 2 )
=105.141/359.292
=29.26 %

Holcim Ecuador's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=105.141/( ( (529.952 - 139.967) + (524.167 - 195.568) )/ 2 )
=105.141/( ( 389.985 + 328.599 )/ 2 )
=105.141/359.292
=29.26 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 29.26% mean?
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a ROCE % of 29.26% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Holcim Ecuador's ROCE % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current ROCE % is 29.26%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 5.95. Holcim Ecuador's value of 29.26% is 392.2% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Holcim Ecuador's ROCE % of 29.26% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.95. Holcim Ecuador's value of 29.26% is 392.2% 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 ROCE % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 5.95, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current ROCE % of 29.26% is 392.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current ROCE % is 29.26%. 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 ROCE % is 29.26% and 392.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.95. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current ROCE % is 29.26% 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:

  • ROCE %: 29.26%
  • GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $49.50 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 392.2% above the Building Materials median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges HLE:Ecuador
Address Barcelona Avenue, San Eduardo I Urbanization, El Caiman Building, 2nd Floor, Guayaquil, ECU
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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