CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) Operating Margin: 12.07%
Is CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.’s operating margin high or low?
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s operating margin of 12.07% is 41% above its 5-year average of 8.53%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.72%–12.07%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 7.58% above its 12-month average of 11.22%.
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CX Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
12.07%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
11.22%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
10.89%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.53%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.58%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.32%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
9.47%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.86%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+41.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+25.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+45.02%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+27.49%
CX Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) | $18.83B | 12.07% | 11.22% | 10.89% | 8.53% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $18.15B | 3.82% | 7.74% | 7.14% | 8.88% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.78B | 15.35% | 13.66% | 14.27% | 14.36% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $19.98B | 7.56% | 7.20% | -3.66% | 0.25% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW) | $24.40B | -2.31% | 2.73% | 5.11% | 6.91% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | -2.36% | 6.03% | 12.42% | 7.18% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP) | $10.25B | -39.42% | -63.84% | -18.15% | -8.10% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $37.17B | 20.62% | 19.23% | 17.45% | 17.74% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $60.66B | 10.04% | 8.93% | 15.28% | 14.44% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $62.71B | 18.41% | 14.81% | 16.96% | 19.20% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
33.3%
Operating Margin
12.1%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The operating margin for CX stock is 12.07%.
- Is CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s operating margin high or low?
- CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s operating margin of 12.07% is 41% above its 5-year average of 8.53%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.72%–12.07%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The TTM average operating margin for CX stock is 11.22%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for CX stock is 10.89%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for CX stock is 8.53%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for CX stock is 9.58%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for CX stock is 8.32%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for CX stock is 9.47%.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.86% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | -3.72% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.57% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.84% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.48% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.71% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | 16.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | 22.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.31% |
| 2002-12-31 | 20.03% |
| 2001-12-31 | 23.88% |
| 2000-12-31 | 29.42% |
| 1999-12-31 | 29.75% |
| 1998-12-31 | 27.29% |
| 1997-12-31 | 23.63% |
| 1996-12-31 | 23.84% |
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