HOLCIM LTD (HLBN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:HLBN - CH0012214059 - Common Stock
72.08 EUR
+0.82 (+1.15%)
HLBN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. HLBN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLBN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. HLBN also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, HLBN could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLBN was profitable.
In the past year HLBN had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLBN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLBN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HLBN has a better Return On Assets (46.72%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 105.31%, HLBN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.52%, HLBN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
HLBN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.46%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.52%) for HLBN is above the 3 year average (6.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 71.83%, HLBN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLBN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.33%, HLBN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLBN has grown nicely.
HLBN has a Gross Margin of 44.69%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLBN underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
HLBN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLBN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLBN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
HLBN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLBN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.74 indicates that HLBN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.74, HLBN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
HLBN has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.67. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HLBN would need 2.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLBN's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLBN outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
HLBN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating HLBN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HLBN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HLBN underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC4.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HLBN should not have too much problems paying 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.
HLBN has a Quick ratio (1.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
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.
HLBN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.24% yearly.
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
HLBN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLBN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-37.09%
EPS Next 2Y-18.22%
EPS Next 3Y-9.47%
EPS Next 5Y-5.57%
Revenue Next Year-38.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-20.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.93%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.41%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HLBN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.42.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLBN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. HLBN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLBN.
HLBN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLBN is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. HLBN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLBN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLBN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLBN has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)0.33
EPS Next 2Y-18.22%
EPS Next 3Y-9.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.58%, HLBN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.63, HLBN pays a better dividend. On top of this HLBN pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, HLBN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HLBN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 39.59%!
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%
FRA:HLBN (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
72.08
+0.82 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.72%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.86B
Analysts77.04
Price Target75.8 (5.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
Yearly Dividend3.02
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)-0.88%
PT rev (3m)-28.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-39.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 5.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
EPS(TTM)29.82
EY41.37%
EPS(NY)4.21
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)6.95
FCFY9.64%
OCF(TTM)9.48
OCFY13.15%
SpS40.58
BVpS27.68
TBVpS14.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.63%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.74 |
F-Score7
WACC4.72%
ROIC/WACC2.23
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-5.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%-38.57%
Revenue Next Year-38.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-20.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.93%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.41%
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 5Y0.89%
FCF growth 1Y835.12%
FCF growth 3Y238.03%
FCF growth 5Y4.99%
OCF growth 1Y15.53%
OCF growth 3Y3.95%
OCF growth 5Y3.27%