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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$1.34 - HK$3.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.31M
Average Volume (3M)42.61M
Market Cap
HK$9.72B
Enterprise ValueHK$30.00K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$11.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.06%
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$11.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating ProfitabilitySustained gross and operating margins near 27% and 17% indicate the core cement operations retain pricing power or cost efficiency versus peers. Durable margins provide a cushion through cyclical demand swings and support the business's ability to cover fixed costs and sustain operations over the next 2–6 months.
Established Business Model & Market PositionA clear, focused business model supplying construction and infrastructure markets gives predictable, structural end-market exposure. Scale in cement production plus downstream distribution and ancillary services support stable volumes and customer relationships, helping revenue resilience across cycles.
Improving Return On EquityAn improving ROE signals better capital efficiency versus recent years, suggesting management is extracting more profit from invested capital. While still below prior peaks, a rising ROE trend supports sustainable shareholder returns and indicates potential for stronger profitability if demand stabilizes.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistently negative free cash flow and a sharp drop in operating cash flow mean accounting profits are not converting into discretionary cash. This undermines capacity for debt reduction, maintenance capex, or strategic investment and is a durable constraint on financial flexibility absent a sustained cash recovery.
Elevated LeverageNear parity of debt and equity reduces balance sheet flexibility and raises interest and refinancing exposure. In a cyclical construction market, elevated leverage increases the risk that weaker demand will force cost cuts, asset sales, or equity dilution to restore balance, making capital structure a multi-month vulnerability.
Revenue Volatility And Recent WeaknessA clear down-cycle in revenue and volatility across recent years highlight exposure to property and infrastructure demand swings. Continued top-line weakness pressures utilization and margin sustainability, limiting the firm's ability to rebuild cash flow or justify incremental investment without a durable market recovery.
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$1.34 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$9.72B.
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 39 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$0.093 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$0.055 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.06%. 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 0.01.
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$0.093. 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?
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
3.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
West China Cement Ltd.
West China Cement Limited functions as an investment holding enterprise, primarily focused on the manufacturing and distribution of cement and related building materials throughout the People's Republic of China. Its product lines are offered under the established brand names Yao Bai and Yaobaishuini. These essential cement-based items are extensively utilized in various construction endeavors, including significant infrastructure developments like highways, railways, bridges, hydroelectric power plants, and water management projects (both conservancy and transfer), as well as in residential and public infrastructure constructions. The company additionally engages in financial leasing and transportation sectors. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Xi'an, PRC.
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