Holcim Ltd
Holcim Ltd Fundamental Analysis
Holcim Ltd (HCMLY) shows strong financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 6.82, profit margin of 71.83%, and ROE of 85.78%. The company generates $7.2B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -2.23%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 53.9/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze HCMLY's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentHCMLY demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentHCMLY trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakHCMLY faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentHCMLY maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
ExcellentHCMLY achieves industry-leading margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is HCMLY Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
HCMLY trades at 6.82 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, HCMLY's PEG of 0.59 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Holcim Ltd at 6.84 times its book value. This suggests the stock is fully valued or overvalued on an asset basis.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 6.25 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does HCMLY Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Holcim Ltd keeps $71.83 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 18.70 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $85.78 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Holcim Ltd generates $45.88 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Holcim Ltd produces operating cash flow of $1.67B, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Holcim Ltd generates strong free cash flow of $1.23B, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.44 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
HCMLY converts 10.47% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
6.82
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.59
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
6.84
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.63
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.62
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.32
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.86
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.46
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.15
vs 25 benchmark
How HCMLY Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | HCMLY Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 6.82 | 24.98 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 85.78% | 907.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 71.83% | -105736.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | 0.56 | Neutral |
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | 5.08 | Neutral |
| ROA | 45.88% | -10264.00% (disorted) | Strong |
HCMLY outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Holcim Ltd's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
7.25%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
GrowingEPS CAGR
41.39%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
High GrowthFCF CAGR
27.47%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
High Growth