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West China Cement (2233) Stock Price & Analysis

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2233 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$1.84-HK$0.00(-0.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+8
HK$1.75HK$2Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
HKD 1.82 - HKD 1.85
52-Week Range
HKD 1.34 - HKD 3.83
Previous Close
HKD 1.85
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
7.55M
Market Cap
HKD 10.08B
Enterprise Value
HKD 20.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
HKD 2.58B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
HKD 12.38B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.1
Beta
1.08
Next Earnings
Mar 29, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.04
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 03, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.99%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Resilient Operating Profitability

The company remains profitable at the gross and operating levels despite a weaker construction cycle. Maintaining approximately 27% gross and 17% operating margins provides an earnings base that can support operations and reinvestment if demand stabilizes.

Broad Construction-market Exposure

Exposure to infrastructure, commercial, residential and overseas markets gives West China Cement several sources of demand within building materials. This breadth can reduce reliance on any single project type or geography and supports a scalable core business model.

Positive Earnings Base

Improving net margin from the 2023–2024 levels indicates some recovery in bottom-line profitability even though earnings remain below earlier peaks. A positive earnings base strengthens the company’s ability to manage its cement network through a cyclical period.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue Trend

Recent revenue contraction shows that demand and pricing conditions remain challenging for the company’s construction-materials operations. Continued top-line weakness can reduce capacity utilization, limit operating leverage and keep earnings below the stronger levels achieved in 2020–2022.

Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow

Repeatedly negative free cash flow means reported profits are not translating into discretionary cash after investment needs. The approximately -1.77B 2025 result can constrain internal funding, increase dependence on external financing and slow balance-sheet improvement.

Elevated Leverage

Debt roughly matching equity leaves less financial flexibility for a cyclical cement producer facing softer demand. Elevated leverage can make cash-flow shortfalls more consequential, restrict capital allocation and complicate efforts to reduce funding risk over the next several quarters.

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2233 FAQ

What was West China Cement’s price range in the past 12 months?
West China Cement lowest stock price was HK$1.34 and its highest was HK$3.83 in the past 12 months.
What is West China Cement’s market cap?
West China Cement’s market cap is HK$10.08B.
When is West China Cement’s upcoming earnings report date?
West China Cement’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 29, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 137 days.
How were West China Cement’s earnings last quarter?
West China Cement released its earnings results on Aug 24, 2026. The company reported HK$0.081 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.012 by HK$0.069.
Is West China Cement overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts West China Cement’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does West China Cement pay dividends?
West China Cement pays an annual dividend of HK$0.055 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.99%. See more information on West China Cement dividends here
What is West China Cement’s EPS estimate?
West China Cement’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
How many shares outstanding does West China Cement have?
West China Cement has 5,462,532,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to West China Cement’s price movement after its last earnings report?
West China Cement reported an EPS of HK$0.081 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.012. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.892%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of West China Cement?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:2233
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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