Holcim Ltd (HCMLY)
Holcim Ltd operates in the Construction Materials industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Zug, ZG, CH. The stock last traded at $17.65, up 0.74% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $48.81B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 67.81, a net margin of 29.5%. Its beta of 0.74 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Holcim Ltd, a venerable company founded in 1833 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, functions as a global provider of construction materials and innovative solutions. Its expansive operations span across major regions, including Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. The company structures its business into four primary divisions: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-mix Concrete, and Solutions & Products. Its product portfolio encompasses fundamental construction components like cement, specialized hydraulic binders, clinker, and various other cementitious substances. Holcim also supplies aggregates, including crushed stone, gravel, and sand, alongside ready-mix concrete, precast concrete elements, asphalt, and diverse mortars. Additionally, the company extends its offerings to include contracting services, retail operations, and comprehensive waste management solutions. These materials and services are integral to a wide spectrum of construction endeavors, spanning: Infrastructure projects: such as roads, mining facilities, ports, dams, data centers, sports arenas, renewable energy sites like wind farms, and electric power plants. Building projects: encompassing residential developments (individual and collective), corporate offices, industrial and commercial facilities, and public sector structures. Affordable housing initiatives. Formerly known as LafargeHolcim Ltd, the company adopted its current name, Holcim Ltd, in May 2021.
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