Holcim EcuadorXGUA:HLE 91 ROE % is 24.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 28.19. 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 402 Building Materials companies, Holcim Ecuador ranks better than 93.28% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Holcim Ecuador's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $85.0 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $347.6 Mil. Therefore, Holcim Ecuador's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim Ecuador's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XGUA:HLE'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.94 Med: 28.19 Max: 33.19
Current: 24.44
During the past 13 years, Holcim Ecuador's highest ROE % was 33.19%. The lowest was 21.94%. And the median was 28.19%.
XGUA:HLE's ROE % is ranked better than 93.28% of 402
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.32
vs XGUA:HLE: 24.44
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Holcim Ecuador ROE % Related Terms
Holcim Ecuador ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim Ecuador's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim Ecuador's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a ROE % of 24.44% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 28.19. Over the past decade, Holcim Ecuador's ROE % has ranged from 21.94 to 33.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #27 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Holcim Ecuador's ROE % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current ROE % of 24.44% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 28.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.94 to a high of 33.19. The Building Materials industry median ROE % is 4.32. Holcim Ecuador's value of 24.44% is 465.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #27 out of 402 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 ROE % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim Ecuador ranks #27 out of 402 companies for ROE %. This places Holcim Ecuador in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.32. Holcim Ecuador's value of 24.44% is 465.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim Ecuador's own ROE % has ranged from 21.94 to 33.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.19 vs. the industry median of 4.32, 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 ROE % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROE % among Building Materials companies is 4.32, based on 402 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim Ecuador's current ROE % of 24.44% is 465.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Holcim Ecuador and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROE % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim Ecuador's current ROE % is 24.44%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 28.19. 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 ROE % is 24.44%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 28.19 and 465.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.32. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current ROE % is 24.44% 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:
ROE %: 24.44% (13% below median its 10-year median of 28.19)
GF Value™: $58.68 vs. price of $49.50 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 465.7% above the Building Materials median (#27 of 402)
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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