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CX · NYSE · United States · Cement, Hydraulic
In shortCEMEX SAB DE CV is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−2.1% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 11.2% | 54/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 5.8% | 43/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 7.8% | 39/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 9.6% | 64/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.82× | 2/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.45× | 86/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.52× | 71/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.68 | 15/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 5.5% | 42/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.95× | 82/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 7.7% | 82/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 6.4% | 51/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 4.1% | 39/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 8.2% | 66/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
3 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 12,669 | 14,379 | 14,706 | 16,554 | 16,200 |
| Cost of revenue | 8,586 | 9,743 | 10,221 | 10,979 | 10,761 |
| Gross profit | 4,083 | 4,636 | 4,485 | 5,575 | 5,439 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,378 | 1,280 | 1,390 | 1,747 | 1,774 |
| Operating income | (471) | 1,637 | 873 | 1,748 | 1,821 |
| Pre-tax income | (1,310) | 954 | 570 | 1,323 | 980 |
| Income tax | 36 | 137 | 168 | 1,204 | 67 |
| Net income | (1,467) | 753 | 858 | 182 | 939 |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 44,870 | 44,853 | 44,348 | 44,110 | 44,066 |
3 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.68 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Apr 28, 2025