West China Cement Ltd. (HK:2233)
:2233
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2233 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$3.40
-HK$0.03(-1.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$3.40
-HK$0.03(-1.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$1.29 - HK$3.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.31M
Average Volume (3M)42.61M
Market Cap
HK$11.85B
Enterprise ValueHK$20.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$11.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding5,462,532,700
10 Day Avg. Volume48,984,311
30 Day Avg. Volume42,607,974
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.38
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.58
P/FCF Ratio-8.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$1.10Price Target Upside-67.65% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$11.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustainable Operating MarginsMaintaining ~27% gross and ~17% operating margins indicates structurally efficient cost and pricing power in core cement operations. These margins provide a durable profit buffer through industry cycles, supporting operating profitability and the capacity to fund maintenance capex and sustain operations over 2–6 months and beyond.
Essential End-market ExposureThe company serves core construction and infrastructure participants, markets that generate steady, structural demand for cement. This essential-product positioning provides repeat, project-driven revenue streams and long-term relevance, giving the business a durable customer base and predictable demand drivers across multiple project cycles.
Improving Return On EquityAn improving ROE (~6.8%) signals better capital efficiency versus recent years. While still modest, an upward ROE trend reflects management progress in allocating capital and operating assets more effectively, which supports sustainable profit recovery and enhances long-term shareholder value if the trend continues.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationSharp OCF decline and persistent negative free cash flow undermine the company's ability to self-fund investments, service debt, and return capital. Over the medium term, recurring negative FCF forces reliance on external financing, raising funding risk and constraining strategic flexibility during weaker demand periods.
Meaningful Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity near 0.94 represents substantial leverage for a cyclical cement business. Elevated leverage amplifies profit volatility, increases interest expense sensitivity, and reduces balance-sheet flexibility to absorb downturns or opportunistic investments, heightening solvency and refinancing risks over the medium term.
Revenue Volatility And Recent DeclineA 6.9% revenue decline and multi-year volatility highlight exposure to cyclical construction demand. This undermines predictability of cash flows and margin recovery, making earnings and cash generation contingent on macro and infrastructure cycles and complicating medium-term planning for capex and deleveraging.
West China Cement News
2233 FAQ
What was West China Cement Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
West China Cement Ltd. lowest stock price was HK$1.29 and its highest was HK$3.83 in the past 12 months.
What is West China Cement Ltd.’s market cap?
West China Cement Ltd.’s market cap is HK$11.85B.
When is West China Cement Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
West China Cement Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were West China Cement Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
West China Cement Ltd. released its earnings results on Mar 22, 2026. The company reported HK$0.023 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.092 by -HK$0.069.
Is West China Cement Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts West China Cement Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does West China Cement Ltd. pay dividends?
West China Cement Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of HK$0.037 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.29%. See more information on West China Cement Ltd. dividends here
What is West China Cement Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
West China Cement Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does West China Cement Ltd. have?
West China Cement Ltd. has 5,462,532,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to West China Cement Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
West China Cement Ltd. reported an EPS of HK$0.023 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.092. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.417%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of West China Cement Ltd.?
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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West China Cement Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
91.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
West China Cement Ltd.
West China Cement Limited, an investment holding company, manufactures and sells cement and cement products in the People's Republic of China. It sells its products under the Yao Bai and Yaobaishuini names. The company's cement products are used in the construction of infrastructure projects, such as highways, railways, bridges, hydroelectric power stations, and water conservancy and water transfer projects, as well as housing and social infrastructure projects. It also engages in financial leasing and transportation businesses. The company is headquartered in Xi'an, the People's Republic of China.
2233 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$1.10
▼(-67.65% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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