CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) FCF Payout Ratio: 0.95%
Is CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s FCF payout ratio of 0.95% is 92% below its 5-year average of 12.22%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.95%–38.96%).
96.32% below its 12-month average of 25.81%.
CX FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
0.95%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
25.81%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
17.20%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
12.22%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
14.11%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
14.11%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
23.11%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-96.32%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-94.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-92.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-93.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-93.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-95.89%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
0.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
1.4%
Dividend Yield
0.69%
FCF Yield
71.94%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.01B | $127.88M | 12.7% |
| 2024 | $598.00M | $233.00M | 39.0% |
| 2023 | $1.36B | $120.00M | 8.8% |
| 2022 | $613.00M | $51.00M | 8.3% |
| 2021 | $1.06B | $23.91M | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $1.06B | $24.00M | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $704.00M | $179.00M | 25.4% |
| 2018 | $574.31M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $954.68M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.60B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $539.38M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $336.41M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | ($422.42M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | ($32.02M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | $1.39B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $1.48B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $1.50B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $585.13M | $509.52M | 87.1% |
| 2007 | $2.06B | $608.00M | 29.6% |
| 2006 | $2.49B | $531.00M | 21.3% |
| 2005 | $2.64B | $459.00M | 17.4% |
| 2004 | $1.79B | $387.67M | 21.6% |
| 2003 | $1.17B | $352.99M | 30.1% |
| 2002 | $1.24B | $326.73M | 26.4% |
| 2001 | $1.85B | $305.03M | 16.5% |
| 2000 | $1.34B | $229.65M | 17.2% |
| 1999 | $1.28B | $199.50M | 15.6% |
| 1998 | $637.60M | $165.90M | 26.0% |
| 1997 | $932.16M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $1.39B | $136.77M | 9.9% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 0.95%.
- Is CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.'s FCF payout ratio of 0.95% is 92% below its 5-year average of 12.22%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.95%–38.96%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 25.81%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 17.20%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 12.22%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 14.11%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 14.11%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CX stock is 23.11%.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | 38.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.84% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.27% |
| 2019-12-31 | 25.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | 87.08% |
| 2007-12-31 | 29.59% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.41% |
| 2004-12-31 | 21.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | 30.08% |
| 2002-12-31 | 26.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | 16.47% |
| 2000-12-31 | 17.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | 15.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | 26.02% |
| 1996-12-31 | 9.86% |
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