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Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX)

Building Materials · Monterrey, Mexico · Founded 1906

$8.0B
Market Cap
$16.0B
Revenue
44,000
Employees
$0.5B
Net Income
📊 Key Statistics for Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)
  • Market capitalization: $8.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $16.0 billion
  • Net income: $0.5 billion
  • Employees: 44,000
  • Sector: Basic Materials
  • Headquarters: Monterrey, Mexico
  • Founded: 1906

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📋 About Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.

CEMEX is a Mexican multinational and one of the world's largest cement, concrete, and building materials companies. They operate in over 50 countries and have been a pioneer in using technology to optimize cement logistics. The company nearly collapsed under debt after the 2008 financial crisis but has since recovered.

💰 How Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Makes Money

Sell cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates to construction customers. Cement is a local business — it's too heavy and cheap to ship far — so regional market position matters more than global scale. CEMEX also offers digital solutions for construction through its CEMEX Go platform.

📜 Key Milestones

Founded in 1906 in Monterrey, Mexico, CEMEX went on a global acquisition spree under CEO Lorenzo Zambrano in the 1990s and 2000s. The $14.2 billion acquisition of Rinker Group in 2007 — right before the financial crisis — nearly bankrupted the company. They spent over a decade deleveraging.

📊 Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$8.0B
Annual Revenue$16.0B
Net Income$0.5B
Profit Margin3%
Revenue per Employee$363636K
Stock ExchangeNYSE
Ticker SymbolCX

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

💡 Did You Know?

CEMEX's Rinker acquisition is studied in business schools as a cautionary tale of ill-timed M&A. The company's CEMEX Go digital platform handles over 50% of customer transactions, making them one of the most digitized building materials companies.

📝 Analyst Take

CEMEX survived its near-death experience and is finally in decent financial shape. The US infrastructure spending boom is a tailwind they desperately needed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.'s revenue?

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. generates approximately $16.0 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. have?

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide.

What is Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.'s market cap?

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) has a market capitalization of approximately $8.0 billion on the NYSE.

When was Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. founded?

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico.

Who is the CEO of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.?

Fernando González is the current CEO of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V..

What is Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.'s website?

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.'s official website is cemex.com.