Holcim Limited (HOLN) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What HOLN does

Holcim Limited (HOLN) is a building materials company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. It operates across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, Middle East, and Africa, supplying cement, clinker, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and a range of related products such as asphalts, roofing systems, and insulation. Its solutions are used in infrastructure projects like tunnels, railways, airports, and bridges, as well as in housing, commercial, and industrial construction. The company also offers digital services through its HOLCIM+ platform. Within Switzerland, peers include Givaudan SA (GIVN), Sika AG (SIKA), and Amrize AG (AMRZ), while internationally it operates alongside companies like Tōsō (4042), Endeavour Mining (EDV), Zijin Mining Group (601899), and IGO (IGO).

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 67,26 CHF is the latest trading price on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 96,1 divides the current price by the last twelve months of earnings per share (0,7 CHF), showing how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; a high number can reflect expectations of future growth or a cyclical low in earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 15,6 uses expected future earnings, which can be significantly lower than the trailing figure if earnings are expected to recover.
• The dividend yield of 2,53% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current price; the ex-dividend date is 18 mai 2026, and the payout ratio of 243% means dividends exceed trailing earnings, often funded by cash flow or reserves.
• Beta of 0,74 suggests the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 60,1 – 82,54 CHF shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year, with the current price near the lower end of that range.
• Market capitalisation of 37,2 mld. CHF represents the total market value of all outstanding shares.

What to watch

• Cyclicality: Building materials demand is tied to construction activity, which can be sensitive to interest rates, government spending, and housing markets.
• Currency and input costs: As a global operator, HOLN is exposed to foreign exchange movements and fluctuations in energy and raw material costs.
• Earnings releases: The next scheduled earnings date is 31 iul. 2026, which typically provides updated guidance on revenue, margins, and capital allocation.
• Peer comparison: Comparing valuation and margin metrics with peers such as Givaudan SA (GIVN) or Sika AG (SIKA) can provide context for HOLN’s relative positioning.