TGLS

Basic Materials

Tecnoglass Inc. · Construction Materials · $2B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
55.9
Good

Tecnoglass Inc. scores 55.9/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Basic Materials Sector
TGLS
55.9
Sector avg
38.2
Quality
Good
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Good
Valuation
Neutral

What is Tecnoglass Inc.?

Tecnoglass Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs architectural glass and aluminum systems for commercial and residential construction across the Americas. Headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia, the company serves markets in the United States, Colombia, Panama, and beyond.

The company generates revenue by producing specialty glass products and aluminum components, then selling them through its own brands — Tecnoglass, ESWindows, and Alutions — via internal sales teams, independent representatives, and distributors. Its products go into windows, doors, curtain walls, and hurricane-resistant facades for both new construction and renovation projects.

Tecnoglass Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia.

  • Specialty architectural glass (low-emissivity, laminated, tempered, digital print)
  • Hurricane-proof windows and doors
  • Curtain wall and floating facade systems
  • Aluminum profiles and structural components

Is TGLS a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates TGLS as Good overall.

Tecnoglass stands out for its Strong Quality and Risk pillar ratings, suggesting the business generates reliable results while managing financial and operational exposures well relative to sector peers. Its Growth pillar also earns a Good rating, reflecting a constructive fundamental trajectory.

The Moat pillar registers as Weak, indicating the company faces meaningful competitive pressure and may lack durable pricing power compared to larger industry players.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does TGLS pay dividends?

Yes — Tecnoglass Inc. pays a dividend.

Tecnoglass pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among mid-cap building materials companies. This reflects management's confidence in the business's cash generation. Income-focused investors may find the dividend cadence worth examining alongside the company's growth profile.

When does TGLS report earnings?

Tecnoglass reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed equities.

The company's Strong Quality and Risk ratings suggest earnings have been relatively stable, supported by demand from US residential and commercial construction. Growth has been meaningful without appearing erratic.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Tecnoglass's investor relations page directly.

TGLS Price History

+114.6% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Tecnoglass Inc.?

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Today it would be worth
$38,778
That's a +288% total return, or +31.1% annualized.

Based on Tecnoglass Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tecnoglass do?

Tecnoglass designs, manufactures, and installs architectural glass and aluminum systems — including windows, doors, curtain walls, and hurricane-resistant facades — for commercial and residential construction projects primarily across the United States and Latin America.

Does TGLS pay dividends?

Yes, Tecnoglass pays a regular dividend. For mid-cap building materials companies this is notable, and it reflects the company's focus on returning cash to shareholders alongside funding its growth initiatives.

When does TGLS report earnings?

Tecnoglass follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. Specific upcoming dates are not confirmed by our data source, so check the company's investor relations page for the latest earnings calendar.

Is TGLS a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates TGLS as Good, with particularly Strong Quality and Risk pillar scores. The Moat pillar is Weak, which is a consideration for long-term investors. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members at uqs-score.com.

Is TGLS overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for TGLS is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not trading at a significant premium relative to its fundamentals. Pro members can view the detailed valuation metrics behind this rating.

What is TGLS's market cap bracket?

Tecnoglass is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between the largest industry giants and smaller niche players in the building materials and architectural glass space.

Is TGLS a long-term quality indicator?

The UQS framework evaluates long-term quality through five pillars. TGLS scores Strong on both Quality and Risk, which are the pillars most associated with durable business fundamentals — a constructive signal for investors with a longer time horizon.

What sector does TGLS belong to?

Tecnoglass is classified under the Basic Materials sector, specifically within architectural glass and aluminum manufacturing. Its primary revenue exposure is tied to construction activity in the United States and Latin America.

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TGLS — Score History

505560657075Apr 2Apr 12Apr 22May 2May 12May 22May 24v5
Score changes· 15 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 21, 202655.978.836.055.561.346.1-0.6
May 19, 202656.578.836.055.561.350.4-0.5
May 14, 202657.078.836.055.761.353.2+0.4
May 12, 202656.678.736.055.761.350.3-4.2
May 7, 202660.884.336.056.580.748.9-0.2
May 3, 202661.084.336.056.580.750.3+0.4
Apr 26, 202660.684.336.056.580.747.6-3.5
Apr 22, 202664.184.336.062.680.762.8-0.9
Apr 19, 202665.084.336.065.280.765.5+0.1
Apr 18, 202664.984.336.065.280.764.5+0.8

TGLS — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

78.7/100 (25%)

Tecnoglass Inc. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Strong

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityStrong

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityStrong

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsStrong

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

55.5/100 (20%)

Tecnoglass Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Recent Revenue TrendModerate

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRModerate

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookStrong

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthWeak

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

61.3/100 (15%)

Tecnoglass Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

46.3/100 (15%)

Tecnoglass Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowWeak

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioWeak

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

36/100 (25%)

Tecnoglass Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for TGLS.

Score Composition

Quality
78.7×25%19.7
Growth
55.5×20%11.1
Risk
61.3×15%9.2
Valuation
46.3×15%6.9
Moat
36.0×25%9.0
Total
55.9Good

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How is the TGLS UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Tecnoglass Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Tecnoglass Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Tecnoglass Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.