Global building-materials giant Holcim capped 2024 with a suite of record-breaking financial milestones, driven by a value-led strategy and accelerated by sustainable innovation. HG Homeclub commends Holcim’s achievement—not as distant corporate news, but as a benchmark for operational excellence, long-term positioning, and value creation for home-service business owners.

Unprecedented Profitability Anchored in Value Creation

Holcim delivered a groundbreaking Recurring EBIT of CHF 5.05 billion, soaring 10.8 % year-over-year in local currency, while lifting its EBIT margin by a remarkable 150 bps to 19.1 %—both industry-leading shifts HolcimHG Homeclub. The company’s result was accompanied by strong free cash flow of CHF 3.80 billion—fueling shareholder returns and reinvestment HolcimHG Homeclub.

Holcim’s advanced branded solutions—including ECOPact, ECOPlanet, and Elevate—now comprise 36 % of total net sales, underscoring how differentiated offerings can drive both growth and margin HolcimHG Homeclub. Meanwhile, circularity remained central, with recycled demolition materials rising 20 % to over 10 million tons—achieving Holcim’s 2025 target well ahead of schedule HolcimHG Homeclub.

Strategic Momentum into 2025 and Beyond

Holcim remains strategically poised for what’s next: the full spin-off and public listing of its North American business, Amrize, is slated for H1 2025—marking a major corporate evolution Agg-NetReuters+1. Its NextGen Growth 2030 plan, launched earlier this year, aims for 6–10 % annual EBIT growth through focused M&A and sustainability-led innovation Reuters.

What Home-Service Entrepreneurs Can Learn

At HG Homeclub, this performance isn’t just data—it’s guidance. Here’s what we see as replicable principles:

• Premiumization Pays Off: Investing in proprietary, value-added solutions like advanced coatings or energy-efficient smart systems can elevate margins—a lesson home-service firms must heed.

• Profit AND Purpose: Sustainability is more than compliance—it’s profitable. Circular practices and differentiated eco-products can resonate with clients and reinforce valuation.

• Capital Discipline Fuels Flexibility: By converting strong cash flow into dividends, buybacks, and growth capital, Holcim maintains flexibility for strategic moves—a model scalable for growing service firms.

• Value Creation Through Strategic Spin-Outs: Holcim’s spin-off of Amrize demonstrates how structural re-alignment can unlock focused growth and investor clarity—a framework for businesses considering portfolio segmentation or succession planning.

About HG Homeclub

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To explore how to apply strategic differentiation, sustainable value models, or disciplined growth to your business, visit HG Homeclub or reach out to our advisory team.