Cemex SAB DE CV (CX) stock — is it a good business?

Cemex SAB DE CV (CX) stock — is it a good business? — InspectStocks

How it makes money

Cement
Ready-mixed concrete
Aggregates

Competes with

HCMLYHolcim
HDELYHeidelberg Materials
CRHCRH
A
Size
$62.5B
Margin
9.2%
VMCVulcan Materials
C
Size
$36B
Margin
13.8%
MLMMartin Marietta Materials
B
Size
$36.8B
Margin
31.9%

What it sells6

Cement
A binding powder used with water, sand and stone to make concrete or mortar; sold in bags or in bulk.
Ready-mixed concrete
Cement, aggregates, water and other ingredients mixed to customer specifications and delivered for use in construction.
Aggregates
Crushed stone, sand and gravel used in concrete, roads, drainage and other construction work.

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Construction chemicals
Compounds added to concrete or cement to change properties such as strength, workability or resistance to water.
Mortars
Cement-based mixes used for masonry, wall finishes, flooring and repairs.
Asphalt
Road and paving material sold for uses such as highways, driveways and sports surfaces.

Who buys it5

Builders and home construction companies buying cement, concrete and aggregates for building projects.
Construction contractors ordering concrete, aggregates, asphalt and mortar for specific jobs.
Materials dealers and distribution outlets buying bagged cement for resale to local customers.

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Public agencies and infrastructure project owners buying materials for roads, bridges and other public works.
Industrial customers using cement and aggregates in products or construction work.

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

1Cement production depends on limestone and clay from quarries, and quarry operations depend on permits and compliance with environmental rules.
2Cement and concrete production use substantial fuel and electricity; the company also uses alternative fuels in its kilns.
3The business depends on construction activity and on transporting heavy materials from quarries and plants to customers.

What could go wrong

1Changes in construction activity can affect demand for cement, concrete and aggregates across the markets where Cemex operates.
2Fuel and electricity costs, and the availability of suitable fuels, can affect the cost of making cement and delivering materials.
3Environmental rules and limits on emissions can affect quarry and cement-plant operations and require spending on emissions controls and lower-carbon production.

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About Cemex SAB DE CV

Cemex makes cement from mined materials and sells it in bags or in bulk. It also mixes concrete for delivery to construction sites and supplies stone, sand and gravel used in roads, buildings and other projects. Its related products include construction chemicals, mortar, precast concrete pieces and asphalt.

Head office: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
Founded: 1906
Listed on: NYSE
Financial year ends: December 31

Built from Cemex SAB DE CV’s own filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures are as reported, with per-share history restated onto today’s share basis. This describes a business — it is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.

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The themes Cemex SAB DE CV is part of, the highest-graded companies in its industry, and the companies in its sector whose grade rose recently.

The theme it is part of

Highest-graded in Building Materials

Graded A or B and worth $2B or more: A first, then the largest.

Grade rose recently in Materials

Rose to A or B on a filing in the last 90 days, worth $2B or more: largest first.

How it makes money

Cement
Ready-mixed concrete
Aggregates

Competes with

HCMLYHolcim
HDELYHeidelberg Materials
CRHCRH
A
Size
$62.5B
Margin
9.2%
VMCVulcan Materials
C
Size
$36B
Margin
13.8%
MLMMartin Marietta Materials
B
Size
$36.8B
Margin
31.9%

What it sells6

Cement
A binding powder used with water, sand and stone to make concrete or mortar; sold in bags or in bulk.
Ready-mixed concrete
Cement, aggregates, water and other ingredients mixed to customer specifications and delivered for use in construction.
Aggregates
Crushed stone, sand and gravel used in concrete, roads, drainage and other construction work.

Show 3 more

Construction chemicals
Compounds added to concrete or cement to change properties such as strength, workability or resistance to water.
Mortars
Cement-based mixes used for masonry, wall finishes, flooring and repairs.
Asphalt
Road and paving material sold for uses such as highways, driveways and sports surfaces.

Who buys it5

Builders and home construction companies buying cement, concrete and aggregates for building projects.
Construction contractors ordering concrete, aggregates, asphalt and mortar for specific jobs.
Materials dealers and distribution outlets buying bagged cement for resale to local customers.

Show 2 more

Public agencies and infrastructure project owners buying materials for roads, bridges and other public works.
Industrial customers using cement and aggregates in products or construction work.

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

1Cement production depends on limestone and clay from quarries, and quarry operations depend on permits and compliance with environmental rules.
2Cement and concrete production use substantial fuel and electricity; the company also uses alternative fuels in its kilns.
3The business depends on construction activity and on transporting heavy materials from quarries and plants to customers.

What could go wrong

1Changes in construction activity can affect demand for cement, concrete and aggregates across the markets where Cemex operates.
2Fuel and electricity costs, and the availability of suitable fuels, can affect the cost of making cement and delivering materials.
3Environmental rules and limits on emissions can affect quarry and cement-plant operations and require spending on emissions controls and lower-carbon production.

Full financial statements →

About Cemex SAB DE CV

Head office: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
Founded: 1906
Listed on: NYSE
Financial year ends: December 31

How it makes money

Competes with

What it sells6

Who buys it5

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

What could go wrong

About Cemex SAB DE CV

Keep exploring

The theme it is part of

Highest-graded in Building Materials

Grade rose recently in Materials

How it makes money

Competes with

What it sells6

Who buys it5

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

What could go wrong

About Cemex SAB DE CV

Keep exploring

The theme it is part of

Highest-graded in Building Materials

Grade rose recently in Materials

Cemex SAB DE CV

Building materials

Growth & cash — 4 of 5

Business trend

Share price and grade over time

How it makes money

Competes with

What it sells6

Who buys it5

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

What could go wrong

About Cemex SAB DE CV

Keep exploring

The theme it is part of

Highest-graded in Building Materials

Grade rose recently in Materials

How it makes money

Competes with

What it sells6

Who buys it5

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

What could go wrong

About Cemex SAB DE CV

Keep exploring

The theme it is part of

Highest-graded in Building Materials

Grade rose recently in Materials

Cemex SAB DE CV

Past performance

Building materials

Growth & cash — 4 of 5

Business trend

Share price and grade over time