HolcimHCMLY -3.35%60 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 11.90. GuruFocus rates HCMLY with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Building Materials companies, Holcim ranks better than 51.74% on this metric.
Holcim's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HCMLY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 11.9 Max: 19.84
Current: 3.8
During the past 13 years, Holcim's highest Yield on Cost was 19.84. The lowest was 3.54. And the median was 11.90.
HCMLY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.74% of 259
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.33
vs HCMLY: 3.80
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Holcim 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HCMLY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Holcim is calculated as
Holcim (HCMLY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.80 as of Jul. 08, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Holcim and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.90. Over the past decade, Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.54 to 19.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #125 out of 259 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Holcim's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.80 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 19.84. The Building Materials industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33. Holcim's value of 3.80 is 14.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holcim ranks #125 out of 259 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holcim has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holcim's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Holcim ranks #125 out of 259 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Holcim in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33. Holcim's value of 3.80 is 14.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Holcim's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.54 to 19.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.90 vs. the industry median of 3.33, Holcim 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Building Materials company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Building Materials companies is 3.33, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Holcim's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.80 is 14.1% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Holcim and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holcim's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.90. 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 (HCMLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.36, compared to a current price of $18.17 — trading 146.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.90 and 14.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.33. Holcim's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Holcim (HCMLY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80 as of Jul. 08, 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 (HCMLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holcim stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.17 is trading 146.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.36.
GuruFocus considers Holcim to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCMLY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.80 (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.90)
GF Value™: $7.36 vs. price of $18.17 (146.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% above the Building Materials median (#125 of 259)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCMLY 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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