CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) Return on Equity (ROE): 3.45%
Is CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on equity (ROE) of 3.45% is 46% above its 5-year average of 2.35%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-18.17%–8.17%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 53.75% below its 12-month average of 7.46%.
CX Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CX Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CX Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CX Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
3.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
7.46%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
6.16%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
2.35%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
2.02%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
2.46%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
0.73%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-53.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-43.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+46.50%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+70.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+40.05%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+370.59%
CX Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) | $18.70B | 3.45% | 7.46% | 6.16% | 2.35% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.91B | -0.21% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $20.01B | 6.03% | -0.40% | -7.24% | -3.65% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $16.93B | 15.15% | 10.04% | 0.58% | 1.07% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $23.84B | -18.11% | -4.98% | 3.83% | 9.99% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 0.61% | 5.74% | 20.63% | 6.00% |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.37B | -2.99% | -4.89% | 3.50% | 4.14% |
| The Mosaic Company (MOS)vs › | $7.16B | 6.16% | 3.00% | 11.30% | 11.25% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.02B | 13.22% | 11.96% | 11.17% | 10.77% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $59.06B | 10.87% | 9.16% | 20.31% | 22.77% |
Return Analysis
ROE
3.5%
ROA
1.6%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 3.45%.
- Is CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on equity (ROE) of 3.45% is 46% above its 5-year average of 2.35%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-18.17%–8.17%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 7.46%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 6.16%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 2.35%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 2.02%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 2.46%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CX stock is 0.73%.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.55% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | -18.17% |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.67% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.44% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.41% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | -0.39% |
| 2013-12-31 | -0.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | -1.20% |
| 2010-12-31 | -0.56% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.05% |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.10% |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.71% |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.56% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.81% |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.70% |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.70% |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.67% |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.84% |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.82% |
| 1996-12-31 | 2.01% |
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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