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Holcim (HOLN) AI Stock Analysis

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Holcim

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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
CHF66.00
▼(-8.38% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/02/26
The score is anchored by decent underlying financial strength over 2020–2024 but heavily tempered by the pronounced 2025 deterioration in revenue, profitability, and cash flow. Valuation is a major positive (very low P/E with a modest dividend), while technicals remain a clear headwind with bearish trend indicators and weak momentum.
Positive Factors
Vertical integration and diversified product portfolio
Holcim's ownership across quarries, cement plants, terminals and ready-mix networks creates a durable competitive advantage: it captures value across the supply chain, reduces logistics risk, and enables bundled sales to projects, supporting margin stability and resilience over months.
Negative Factors
Sharp 2025 revenue and cashflow deterioration
A 26.7% revenue hit and >50% drop in free cash flow in 2025 indicate that demand or operational shocks heavily impacted core volumes and liquidity. Such a reset can strain working capital, defer projects, and slow recovery of structural profitability for several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Vertical integration and diversified product portfolio
Holcim's ownership across quarries, cement plants, terminals and ready-mix networks creates a durable competitive advantage: it captures value across the supply chain, reduces logistics risk, and enables bundled sales to projects, supporting margin stability and resilience over months.
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Holcim (HOLN) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)

Holcim Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Holcim Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a building materials and solutions company in the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. It operates through four segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready...
How the Company Makes Money
Holcim makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling building materials and construction solutions to a broad base of customers (e.g., contractors, ready-mix producers, developers, industrial customers, and public-sector infrastructure projec...

Holcim Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Multi-year fundamentals were solid (2020–2024) with resilient margins, moderate leverage, and consistent positive free cash flow, but 2025 shows a sharp reset: revenue down ~26.7% YoY, net margin falling to ~2.5%, and free cash flow down ~53%, creating meaningful near-term uncertainty.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue15.72B26.41B27.01B29.19B26.83B
Gross Profit6.66B11.68B11.50B11.61B11.54B
EBITDA3.68B5.97B6.45B6.98B6.04B
Net Income387.00M2.93B3.06B3.31B2.30B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets33.60B54.28B52.69B57.60B59.88B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments5.44B5.35B6.09B9.83B6.69B
Total Debt9.51B12.92B13.12B14.91B16.61B
Total Liabilities17.52B26.33B25.90B27.99B29.41B
Stockholders Equity15.38B27.24B26.00B28.67B27.68B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.73B4.02B3.96B3.01B3.51B
Operating Cash Flow2.79B5.67B5.47B4.56B5.04B
Investing Cash Flow-1.96B-2.04B-3.47B2.08B-4.71B
Financing Cash Flow-63.00M-4.37B-5.22B-3.25B1.11B

Holcim Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price72.04
Price Trends
50DMA
69.67
Positive
100DMA
72.95
Negative
200DMA
69.66
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.57
Negative
RSI
61.77
Neutral
STOCH
84.74
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:HOLN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 72.04 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 66.11, above the 50-day MA of 69.67, and above the 200-day MA of 69.66, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.57 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.77 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.74 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CH:HOLN.

Holcim Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
80
Outperform
CHF15.35B27.5222.08%3.16%-4.25%-0.03%
69
Neutral
CHF22.02B24.982.23%-1.05%-1.46%
65
Neutral
CHF38.81B111.0912.79%2.03%-19.77%421.53%
56
Neutral
CHF2.73B-31.135.38%5.97%-2.40%38.08%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
CH:HOLN
Holcim
72.54
28.70
65.45%
CH:SIKA
Sika AG
148.15
-44.89
-23.26%
CH:CLN
Clariant AG
8.33
0.22
2.71%
CH:EMSN
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG
659.50
99.59
17.79%

Holcim Corporate Events

Holcim to Acquire Cemex Assets in Colombia to Boost Latin American Growth
Mar 12, 2026
Holcim has agreed to acquire Cemex’s building materials and solutions operations in Colombia, adding more than 20 production sites including the Caracolito cement plant and Santa Rosa grinding station. The deal significantly enlarges Holcim&...
Holcim Named Global Top Employer for 2026, Strengthening Talent-Driven Growth Strategy
Mar 5, 2026
Holcim has been recognized as a Global Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute for the second consecutive year, placing it among only 17 companies worldwide with this status. The certification spans 27 Holcim markets and reflects a gl...
Holcim Lifts Profitability in 2025 and Doubles Down on Green, High‑Growth Markets
Feb 27, 2026
Holcim reported 2025 net sales of CHF 15.7 billion, up 3% in local currencies, and lifted Recurring EBIT by 10.3% in local currencies to CHF 2.9 billion, expanding its industry‑leading EBIT margin by 80 basis points to 18.3%. Earnings per sh...
Holcim Buys French Precast Specialist Alkern to Boost High-Value Building Solutions
Jan 6, 2026
Holcim has completed the acquisition of Alkern, a leading French manufacturer of precast concrete elements with estimated 2025 net sales of around EUR 250 million, expanding its presence in high-value building solutions for infrastructure, industr...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 02, 2026