Cemex Still Undervalued - And Somewhat Underwhelming

Although Cemex (CX) shares have done pretty well since my last update, rising more than 15% and outperforming peers like Vulcan (VMC), LafargeHolcim (OTCPK:HCMLY), Buzzi (OTCPK:BZZUY), and Cementos Pacasmayos (CPAC), the absolute returns over the past couple of years still haven’t been all that impressive, and the company continues to see only modest growth in EBITDA. Now the company is launching another program of value-creation focused on asset sales, deleveraging, and cost cuts that should produce some incremental, but not transformational, value for shareholders.

The volume situation is frustrating, but I still see value in this company as it continues to reduce debt and starts to return capital to shareholders (likely next year). Asset sales could add a little value and there’s still a credible story here for volume acceleration in the U.S. and Mexico over the next couple of years. Below $8.50 to $9, I’d still say there’s more room for these shares to head higher.

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Cemex Still Undervalued - And Somewhat Underwhelming