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Holcim AG scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Structural tailwinds from phasing out free carbon credits in Europe starting 2026 will pressure smaller competitors and benefit large manufacturers like Holcim. Market cap of $44.3B with trailing 12-month revenue of $30.2B positions Holcim as a significant sector player. However, HOLN underperformed both its Swiss Basic Materials industry and the.

What is Holcim AG's industry? Holcim AG (holcim.com) operates in Building Materials / Cement & Aggregates. AskCyborg classifies Holcim AG under Building Materials / Cement & Aggregates in its company registry.

Holcim provides building materials and solutions worldwide, including cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and precast concrete products. The 2015 merger between Lafarge and Holcim created a leader in building mate...

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Structural tailwinds from phasing out free carbon credits in Europe starting 2026 will pressure smaller competitors and benefit...

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Industry Building Materials / Cement & Aggregates
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Holcim AG Overview

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Holcim provides building materials and solutions worldwide, including cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and precast concrete products. The 2015 merger between Lafarge and Holcim created a leader in building materials; in 2025, the company spun out its North America business.

Strategic Profile

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In its current form, Holcim generates 63% of revenue from building materials like cement and aggregates, with approximately 54% of group revenue from Europe. The company targets average annual net sales growth of 3%-5% through 2030.

Competitive Landscape

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Holcim competes in the global building materials sector dominated by large integrated manufacturers. Key competitors include Lafarge (France-based cement/building materials), HeidelbergCement (Germany-based diversified materials company), and regional players across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Industry Context

Holcim AG operates in Building Materials / Cement & Aggregates.

Key facts

Founded: 1833 · Headquarters: Zug, Switzerland · Employees: 45000 · Revenue: $30.2B · Market cap: $44.3B

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  • 2025 North America spin-off (Amrize) repositions company toward European solutions and higher-margin products
  • €1.85 billion acquisition of German walling systems maker Xella expands building solutions portfolio
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Recent developments

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  • December 2025Completed acquisitions of Thames Materials and A&S Recycling for circular construction expansion
  • 2025Spun off North America business into separate company (Amrize) for strategic focus
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LafargeMajor cement and building materials producer→HeidelbergCementDiversified building materials and aggregates leader→ItalcementiItalian cement and concrete producer→CRHGlobal building materials and distribution company→

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What does Holcim AG do?+
Holcim provides building materials and solutions worldwide, including cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and precast concrete products. The 2015 merger between Lafarge and Holcim created a leader in building mate...
What is Holcim AG's Cyborg Score?+
Holcim AG has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Holcim AG's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Lafarge, HeidelbergCement, Italcementi, CRH. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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