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Cemex SAB de CV ADR(CX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$10.52
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CX

10/28/2026: CX (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cemex SAB de CV ADR is a prominent global producer of cement, concrete, and aggregates, serving the construction industry with a focus on urbanization solutions. The company is known for its strong market position in the Americas and its strategic pivot toward digital distribution and sustainable products like Vertua. Its main opportunity lies in rising global infrastructure spending, though it faces risks related to significant debt levels, cyclical demand volatility, and energy cost pressures. The stock may best suit value-oriented or cyclical investors who can monitor infrastructure policy and energy trends. Shareholders should focus on the company's ongoing deleveraging efforts and its ability to maintain margins in fluctuating commodity environments.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely tied to cyclical infrastructure spending rather than secular technology-driven expansion.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit strong price trends during periods of accelerating infrastructure investment.
Value investorStrong fitCemex is often evaluated based on asset value and cyclical recovery potential in the construction sector.
Dividend investorWeak fitDividend payouts are inconsistent and often subordinated to debt reduction and capital investment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock carries high volatility due to cyclical industry exposure and leverage levels.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighConstruction stocks are sensitive to macro-economic cycles and commodity prices.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing heavily relies on cyclical recovery expectations.
Competition risk (construction materials)Medium / highIntense local rivalry from global and regional cement producers.
Business qualityMediumThe company operates in a capital-intensive, commodity-sensitive business model.
Dividend incomeLowIncome is not the primary driver of shareholder returns.
Execution riskMedium / highManaging global operations and debt through varying economic climates is challenging.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 87.2%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+2.2%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.3%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+0.4%), soft profitability (net margin 6.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.22%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CX's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.0B (6.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CX's strongest growth driver at +68.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.4%, moderate) and earnings growth (+2.2%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 38.0% (moderate) and 96.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.22%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dodge & Cox 5.56%
FMR Inc 2.66%
UBS Asset Mgmt Americas Inc 1.97%
Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 1.96%
Schroder Investment Management Group 1.80%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CX generates approximately $329 of gross profit, $111 of operating income, and $63 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -21.67% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CX has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.22B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 65.94
1Y Target Price 14.64
Price to earnings Ratio 65.94
1Y Target Price 14.64
Volume (30-day avg) 7.8M shares
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 9.30 - 13.60
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.30 - 13.60
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
CementManufacturing and selling grey and white cement globally.This is the core product that drives the bulk of the company's revenue.
Ready-Mix ConcreteProduction and delivery of specialized concrete mixes.Provides tailored solutions for construction projects, essential for high-margin infrastructure.
Geography: Mexico and USPrimary revenue-generating regions for the company.Strong performance in these regions is vital for overall company health.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-26
When Before Market
Estimate 0.25
Actual 0.28

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.6%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.77%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.15%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE 65.94
Forward PE 11.72
Enterprise Value 20.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value 20.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.73
Shares Outstanding 1.44B
Shares Floating 1.39B
Shares Outstanding 1.44B
Shares Floating 1.39B
Percent Insiders 0.22
Percent Institutions 37.96

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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