CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.29x
The interest coverage ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) is 3.29x as of Saturday, June 13, 2026.
CX Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.29x
CX Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) | $18.83B | 3.29x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $18.15B | 4.80x | 6.13x | 9.43x | 8.81x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.78B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $19.98B | 3.68x | 3.09x | 3.09x | 3.13x |
| Dow Inc. (DOW) | $24.40B | 0.30x | 1.51x | 3.66x | 4.83x |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 10.00x | 18.21x | 17.86x | 14.55x |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP) | $10.25B | -3.90x | 37.58x | 37.58x | 37.58x |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $37.17B | 3.41x | 5.28x | 5.86x | 6.14x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $60.66B | 45.07x | 29.07x | 32.86x | 37.72x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $62.71B | -4.10x | 17.23x | 17.20x | 17.49x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
3.3x
Debt/Equity
0.57
Current Ratio
0.83
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The interest coverage ratio for CX stock is 3.29x.
About CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., along with its subsidiaries, operates globally as a prominent supplier involved in the production, commercialization, and distribution of core construction commodities such as cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. The company also provides holistic urbanization services and an extensive selection of other building materials. Its comprehensive inventory further features a variety of supplementary construction items, such as asphalt paving products, concrete masonry units, roofing tiles, bespoke architectural elements, and concrete piping specifically engineered for storm and sanitary wastewater systems. Moreover, CEMEX manufactures a broad spectrum of precast concrete goods, encompassing components for railways, concrete flooring solutions, box culverts, bridge segments, drainage structures, traffic barriers, and parking lot curbs. Beyond material supply, the firm delivers specialized construction solutions tailored for residential projects, road paving, and environmentally conscious building practices. Its service offerings additionally include maritime logistics for cement distribution and diverse information technology solutions. Established in 1906, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. is headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, and maintains a substantial retail footprint with approximately 2,000 stores.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Jaime Muguiro Domínguez