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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1512908898
CUSIP
151290889
IPO Date
Sep 15, 1999

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$0.99
PE Ratio
11.60
PEG Ratio
0.03
Total Revenue (TTM)
$16.18B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.08B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.73B
Year Range
$4.89 - $13.35
Target Price
$13.14
ROA (TTM)
3.31%
ROE (TTM)
7.21%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) has returned -0.23% so far this year and 105.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CX has returned 5.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.

1D
6.82%
1M
-8.36%
YTD
-0.23%
6M
27.77%
1Y
105.90%
3Y*
28.41%
5Y*
11.32%
10Y*
5.99%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 15, 1999, CX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Sep 1999 with a return of +217.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -56.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, CX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 21, 1999 with a return of +196.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -21.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.62%0.24%-8.36%-0.23%
20255.14%4.55%-9.21%9.98%11.02%1.50%25.54%4.48%-0.87%12.90%6.31%6.69%105.97%
20246.84%-7.73%17.93%-12.21%-4.80%-14.87%0.47%-4.52%-0.14%-14.43%6.70%1.62%-26.48%
202331.85%-6.74%11.04%8.50%0.00%18.00%7.63%4.59%-18.44%-8.15%15.75%12.16%91.36%
2022-9.73%-16.67%3.73%-16.82%6.14%-16.06%2.30%-6.73%-8.29%12.54%18.39%-11.38%-40.27%
202110.83%15.36%5.45%13.20%4.94%1.45%-3.21%0.86%-12.56%-10.32%-4.35%10.24%31.14%

Benchmark Metrics

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has an annualized alpha of 10.82%, beta of 1.35, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 16, 1999.

  • This stock captured 172.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 143.65% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.82%
Beta
1.35
0.20
Upside Capture
172.26%
Downside Capture
143.65%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CX ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


CX Risk / Return Rank: 9494
Overall Rank
CX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9696
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CX Sortino Ratio Rank: 9595
Sortino Ratio Rank
CX Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
CX Calmar Ratio Rank: 9292
Calmar Ratio Rank
CX Martin Ratio Rank: 9595
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

3.02

0.90

+2.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.55

1.39

+2.16

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.46

1.21

+0.25

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.34

1.40

+2.94

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

16.76

6.61

+10.15

Explore CX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. provided a 0.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.09 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%$0.00$0.02$0.04$0.06$0.08$0.102019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.09$0.09$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10

Dividend yield

0.78%0.76%1.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%2.64%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2025$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.09
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.06
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has a dividend yield of 0.78%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has a payout ratio of 13.32%, which is below the market average. This means CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. was 92.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. drawdown is 45.17%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-92.37%Jun 18, 20073214Mar 23, 2020
-48.4%May 20, 2002205Mar 12, 2003268Apr 2, 2004473
-36.55%Jan 3, 2000247Dec 21, 2000104May 23, 2001351
-33.5%May 9, 200625Jun 13, 2006154Jan 24, 2007179
-28.8%Jul 30, 200139Sep 27, 2001111Mar 8, 2002150

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Building Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CX, comparing it with other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, CX has a P/E ratio of 11.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CX compared to other companies in the Building Materials industry. CX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CX relative to other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, CX has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items