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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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)$18.83B3.29xN/AN/AN/A
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$18.15B4.80x6.13x9.43x8.81x
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$19.78B2.75x3.88x4.05x3.80x
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)$19.98B3.68x3.09x3.09x3.13x
Dow Inc. (DOW)$24.40B0.30x1.51x3.66x4.83x
United States Steel Corporation (X)$12.42B10.00x18.21x17.86x14.55x
MP Materials Corp. (MP)$10.25B-3.90x37.58x37.58x37.58x
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$37.17B3.41x5.28x5.86x6.14x
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$60.66B45.07x29.07x32.86x37.72x
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$62.71B-4.10x17.23x17.20x17.49x

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.

San Pedro Garza García, NL
43,800 employees
Basic Materials / Construction Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Construction Materials
CEO
Jaime Muguiro Domínguez