Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) Tax Rate %: 17.71% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XGUA:HLE Holcim Ecuador SA XGUA:HLE
88 GF Score
Price $42.00
GF Value $58.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Holcim Ecuador Tax Rate %?

Holcim Ecuador XGUA:HLE 88 Tax Rate % is 17.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XGUA:HLE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Holcim Ecuador's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $18.3 Mil. Holcim Ecuador's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $103.2 Mil. Therefore, Holcim Ecuador's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.71%.

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Holcim Ecuador Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holcim Ecuador's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Holcim Ecuador Tax Rate % Chart

Holcim Ecuador Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.06 16.94 15.80 22.48 17.71

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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Holcim Ecuador's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=18.285/103.244
=17.71 %

Holcim Ecuador's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=18.285/103.244
=17.71 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 17.71% mean?
Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE) has a Tax Rate % of 17.71% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Holcim Ecuador's Tax Rate % too high?
Holcim Ecuador's current Tax Rate % is 17.71%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to CRH and VMC?
Holcim Ecuador's Tax Rate % of 17.71% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Building Materials company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Holcim Ecuador's current Tax Rate % is 17.71%. 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 $58.75, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 17.71%. Holcim Ecuador's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim Ecuador (XGUA:HLE), the current Tax Rate % is 17.71% 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 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.75. GuruFocus considers Holcim Ecuador to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XGUA:HLE:

  • Tax Rate %: 17.71%
  • GF Value™: $58.75 vs. price of $42.00 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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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