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$14.37B
Enterprise ValueHK$22.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$11.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding5,462,532,700
10 Day Avg. Volume48,984,311
30 Day Avg. Volume42,607,974
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.62
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)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$11.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating MarginsSustained gross and operating margins near 27% and 17% provide a durable earnings cushion versus peers in cyclical downcycles. Healthy margins imply structural pricing power and cost control at plants, supporting operating profitability even if top-line growth is uneven.
Integrated Product MixA diversified product set (cement, clinker, ready-mix) and end-market focus on construction and infrastructure reduces single-product exposure. This vertical and product integration helps optimize kiln utilization, capture multiple margin pools and adapt to shifting regional demand over months.
Improving Returns On EquityAn improving ROE to ~6.8% signals better capital efficiency versus recent years and suggests management steps to restore profitability. While modest, this trend supports longer-term return recovery if sustained through disciplined operations and capital allocation.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent negative free cash flow and a sharp OCF decline indicate accounting profits are not converting to discretionary cash. This undermines capacity to fund capex, reduce debt or sustain payouts, raising structural funding risk over the next several quarters absent material cash improvement.
Meaningful LeverageDebt roughly in line with equity reduces financial flexibility for a cyclical cement business. Elevated leverage increases interest and refinancing risk during slower demand, constraining ability to invest or absorb shocks and amplifying downside in weak construction cycles.
Revenue Volatility And Recent DeclineA falling and volatile revenue base undermines scale economics and makes margin sustainability harder to rely on. For a capital-intensive cement producer, weaker volumes reduce utilization and cash flow predictability, complicating debt servicing and long-term investment planning.
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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$14.37B.
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 124 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 0.407%.
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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