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HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:HLBN - CH0012214059 - Common Stock

75.56 EUR
+2.02 (+2.75%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HLBN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLBN was compared to 15 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While HLBN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLBN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally HLBN also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, HLBN could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLBN was profitable.
HLBN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLBN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HLBN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HLBN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLBN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 46.72%, HLBN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 105.31%, HLBN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLBN (10.52%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLBN is in line with the industry average of 8.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.46%) for HLBN is below the current ROIC(10.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 46.72%
ROE 105.31%
ROIC 10.52%
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)4.77%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)6.46%
ROIC(5y)6.04%
HLBN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLBN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

HLBN's Profit Margin of 71.83% is amongst the best of the industry. HLBN outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
HLBN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.33%, HLBN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLBN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.69%, HLBN is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLBN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.33%
PM (TTM) 71.83%
GM 44.69%
OM growth 3Y4.25%
OM growth 5Y6.16%
PM growth 3Y9.2%
PM growth 5Y5.79%
GM growth 3Y0.94%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
HLBN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLBN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HLBN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
HLBN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HLBN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HLBN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLBN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLBN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
HLBN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLBN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.79 indicates that HLBN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.79, HLBN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLBN is 2.67, which is a good value as it means it would take HLBN, 2.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.67, HLBN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that HLBN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, HLBN is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 2.67
Altman-Z 3.79
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC4.58%
HLBN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLBN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

HLBN has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that HLBN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLBN has a Current ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLBN has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that HLBN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.21, HLBN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.21
HLBN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLBN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HLBN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 422.14%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.24% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HLBN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HLBN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)422.14%
EPS 3Y11.85%
EPS 5Y7.24%
EPS Q2Q%1046.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%-38.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HLBN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.66% on average per year.
HLBN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-37.09%
EPS Next 2Y-18.22%
EPS Next 3Y-9.47%
EPS Next 5Y-5.66%
Revenue Next Year-39.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-20.73%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.45%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HLBN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLBN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
HLBN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLBN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.51 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLBN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLBN is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, HLBN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLBN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLBN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. HLBN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.51
Fwd PE 17.78
HLBN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLBN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

HLBN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLBN is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
HLBN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLBN is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.78
EV/EBITDA 8.36
HLBN.DE Per share dataHLBN.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of HLBN may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLBN's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.47% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y-18.22%
EPS Next 3Y-9.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.56%, HLBN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HLBN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.49.
HLBN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.56%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HLBN grows each year by 39.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

HLBN pays out 11.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.12%
EPS Next 2Y-18.22%
EPS Next 3Y-9.47%
HLBN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLBN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B
HLBN.DE Dividend Payout.HLBN.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLBN.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HOLCIM LTD

FRA:HLBN (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

75.56

+2.02 (+2.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)10-24 2025-10-24
Earnings (Next)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Inst Owners44.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.72%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.83B
Revenue(TTM)21.46B
Net Income(TTM)15.42B
Analysts77.78
Price Target76.12 (0.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.56%
Yearly Dividend3.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.59%
DP11.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.41%
PT rev (3m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-40.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.51
Fwd PE 17.78
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 10.78
P/OCF 7.9
P/B 2.71
P/tB 5.28
EV/EBITDA 8.36
EPS(TTM)30.09
EY39.82%
EPS(NY)4.25
Fwd EY5.62%
FCF(TTM)7.01
FCFY9.28%
OCF(TTM)9.57
OCFY12.66%
SpS40.94
BVpS27.93
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number137.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 46.72%
ROE 105.31%
ROCE 13.87%
ROIC 10.52%
ROICexc 12.49%
ROICexgc 18.25%
OM 17.33%
PM (TTM) 71.83%
GM 44.69%
FCFM 17.12%
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)4.77%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)6.46%
ROIC(5y)6.04%
ROICexc(3y)7.58%
ROICexc(5y)7.02%
ROICexgc(3y)13.04%
ROICexgc(5y)11.56%
ROCE(3y)8.52%
ROCE(5y)7.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.99%
OM growth 3Y4.25%
OM growth 5Y6.16%
PM growth 3Y9.2%
PM growth 5Y5.79%
GM growth 3Y0.94%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 2.67
Debt/EBITDA 1.68
Cap/Depr 79.57%
Cap/Sales 6.24%
Interest Coverage 7.36
Cash Conversion 92.82%
Profit Quality 23.83%
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 3.79
F-Score7
WACC4.58%
ROIC/WACC2.3
Cap/Depr(3y)149.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)143.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.4%
Profit Quality(3y)72.22%
Profit Quality(5y)84.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)422.14%
EPS 3Y11.85%
EPS 5Y7.24%
EPS Q2Q%1046.3%
EPS Next Y-37.09%
EPS Next 2Y-18.22%
EPS Next 3Y-9.47%
EPS Next 5Y-5.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%-38.57%
Revenue Next Year-39.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-20.73%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.09%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y5.91%
EBIT Next Year-19.04%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.93%
EBIT Next 5Y0.69%
FCF growth 1Y835.12%
FCF growth 3Y238.03%
FCF growth 5Y4.99%
OCF growth 1Y15.53%
OCF growth 3Y3.95%
OCF growth 5Y3.27%

HOLCIM LTD / HLBN.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HOLCIM LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HLBN.DE.


What is the valuation status of HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HOLCIM LTD?

HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) is 2.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.71.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HLBN stock?

The dividend rating of HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.12%.