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West China Cement Ltd. (HK:2233)
:2233
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$1.24 - HK$3.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.31M
Average Volume (3M)42.61M
Market Cap
HK$16.28B
Enterprise ValueHK$24.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$854.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$11.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Mar 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding5,462,532,700
10 Day Avg. Volume48,984,311
30 Day Avg. Volume42,607,974
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.97
P/FCF Ratio-44.48
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stable Operating MarginsConsistent EBIT/EBITDA margins point to operational efficiency and disciplined cost control across plants. Durable margin stability helps protect profitability through construction cycles, supports reinvestment in maintenance and capacity, and underpins long-term cash generation potential.
Solid Asset/Equity BaseA solid equity base and stable equity ratio provide financial ballast, improving resilience to downturns and preserving borrowing capacity. This asset strength supports sustained operations, funds strategic maintenance or expansions, and reduces insolvency risk over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Integrated Production & DistributionVertical integration across cement, clinker and ready-mix plus owned distribution/logistics diversifies revenue streams and enhances service reliability. This end-to-end footprint supports customer retention, margin control through logistics efficiency, and a structurally stronger market position regionally.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue & ProfitA 2024 decline in revenue and net income weakens scale economies and erodes retained earnings, pressuring return metrics. Prolonged top-line contraction can reduce pricing power, limit reinvestment, and make margin recovery dependent on sustained demand or market share gains over coming quarters.
Higher LeverageRising debt-to-equity elevates financial risk by increasing interest expense and reducing flexibility to fund capex or absorb shocks. Higher leverage constrains strategic options and heightens refinancing and solvency pressure if operating performance or cash conversion do not improve over the medium term.
Weak Cash GenerationNegative FCF and no operating cash flow in 2024 signal poor cash conversion, forcing reliance on external funding. Persistent weak cash generation threatens debt servicing, maintenance capex and dividends, and undermines liquidity and strategic flexibility until operational cash flows are restored.
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$1.24 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$16.28B.
When is West China Cement Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
West China Cement Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 30, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were West China Cement Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
West China Cement Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2025. The company reported HK$0.155 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.079 by HK$0.076.
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 0.09.
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$0.155 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.079. 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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
7.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.93%
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.
Technical Analysis
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