CEMEX SAB de CVNYSE: CX

CEMEX's Mexican segment shows steady growth, offsetting weaknesses in Europe and the Middle East, leading to flat to slightly positive growth in 2024. Strong pricing and decelerating cost inflation are expected to support margins, with volume growth in the U.S. and Mexico driving top line growth. Despite recent stock decline due to FX headwinds, the stock is attractively priced with promising long-term prospects from onshoring and federal funding.

CEMEX faced weather-related headwinds in key US and Mexico markets, causing significant volume drops, especially in the ready-mix category with a 9% decline. Despite significant weather-related and macroeconomic headwinds, CEMEX maintained positive growth through strategic pricing, strong execution, and efficient cost management, showing resilience amid industry challenges. CEMEX's stock appears undervalued compared to peers, with lower price multiples despite steady performance, creating a strong buy opportunity.

CX's recent acquisition is likely to support the ongoing efforts to grow its circularity business and recover nearly 14 million tons of CDEM annually by 2030.

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