Last Update 27 Jun 26
Fair value Decreased 9.66%CPACASC1: Board Changes And Committee Appointments Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target for Cementos PacasmayoA to PEN7.95 from PEN8.80, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates and a slightly lower future P/E multiple, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly in line with prior views.
What's in the News
- Cementos PacasmayoA has scheduled a board meeting for April 6, 2026 to consider and approve the appointment of the members of the board committees. (Source: Key Developments)
- A separate board meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2026, with an agenda that includes confirming that Ana Sofia Hochschild Correa ceased to serve as director effective March 30, 2026. (Source: Key Developments)
- The March 30, 2026 board meeting agenda also includes confirming that Eduardo Hochschild Beeck ceased to serve as director effective March 30, 2026. (Source: Key Developments)
- At the same March 30, 2026 board meeting, Cementos PacasmayoA plans to consider the appointment of Simon Rolf Kronenberg as director, effective March 30, 2026, along with any other matters. (Source: Key Developments)
Valuation Changes
- Fair Value: The PEN fair value estimate moved from PEN8.80 to PEN7.95, indicating a modest reduction in the valuation reference point for Cementos PacasmayoA.
- Discount Rate: The discount rate shifted slightly from 14.03% to 13.95%, a small adjustment in the rate used to evaluate future cash flows.
- Revenue Growth: The projected revenue growth rate is effectively unchanged, moving from 36.74% to 36.74% when rounded. This suggests no meaningful revision to top line expectations in PEN terms.
- Net Profit Margin: The projected net profit margin remains essentially steady at about 13.69%, with only a minimal numerical adjustment.
- Future P/E: The assumed future P/E multiple has been reduced from 18.56x to 16.73x. This implies a lower valuation multiple applied to Cementos PacasmayoA earnings assumptions.
Key Takeaways
- Long-term infrastructure project focus is projected to drive revenue growth, establishing Cementos Pacasmayo as a preferred supplier.
- Adoption of sustainable fuels and strategic capital allocation aims to enhance margins and support sustainable growth.
- Increased administrative, selling, and advertising expenses may pressure margins, while operational risks and decarbonization investments could impact profitability and revenue growth.
Catalysts
About Cementos PacasmayoA- A cement company, produces, distributes, and sells cement and cement-related materials in Peru.
- The execution of key infrastructure projects such as the Motupe riverbank defenses, Yanacocha, and Tarata bridge is expected to drive increased concrete sales, which should positively impact future revenues.
- A significant increase in sales of concrete, pavement, and mortar is driven by a long-term strategy emphasizing infrastructure projects, potentially leading to revenue growth as these projects progress.
- The company's focus on early involvement in project planning and promotion of concrete and precast solutions is designed to establish Cementos Pacasmayo as a preferred supplier, supporting sustained revenue growth and market position.
- The adoption of biomass and other waste-derived fuels as part of the decarbonization strategy could reduce operational costs over time, potentially enhancing net margins and supporting a sustainable growth model.
- Continued deleveraging and maintenance of a solid dividend policy, alongside no significant upcoming CapEx, could lead to better capital allocation and increased earnings per share (EPS).
Cementos PacasmayoA Future Earnings and Revenue Growth
Assumptions
How have these above catalysts been quantified?- Analysts are assuming Cementos PacasmayoA's revenue will grow by 5.3% annually over the next 3 years.
- Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 10.1% today to 12.6% in 3 years time.
- Analysts expect earnings to reach PEN 295.2 million (and earnings per share of PEN 0.62) by about May 2028, up from PEN 202.1 million today.
- In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 12.8x on those 2028 earnings, up from 8.9x today. This future PE is greater than the current PE for the US Basic Materials industry at 5.6x.
- Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 2.53% per year for the next 3 years.
- To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 16.7%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.
Cementos PacasmayoA Future Earnings Per Share Growth
Risks
What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?- Increased administrative and selling expenses due to collective bargaining bonuses and advertising may pressure net margins and contribute to flat EBITDA margins for the full year.
- The decrease in gross margin for projects like the Piura Airport due to issues such as exchange rate variances and unforeseen project extension costs could negatively impact earnings.
- Investments in decarbonization efforts, though potentially beneficial long-term, may initially increase operational costs and affect net margins if cleaner alternatives result in higher production costs.
- Operational risks associated with maintaining and expanding concrete and infrastructure projects, particularly in ensuring profitability amidst lower margins, could impact overall revenue growth.
- The company's strategy of increasing advertising and promotional expenses to increase sales volume, if not successful, might not result in a proportional increase in revenue and could negatively affect profit margins.
Valuation
How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?- The analysts have a consensus price target of PEN5.15 for Cementos PacasmayoA based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.
- In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be PEN2.3 billion, earnings will come to PEN295.2 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 12.8x, assuming you use a discount rate of 16.7%.
- Given the current share price of PEN4.2, the analyst price target of PEN5.15 is 18.4% higher.
- We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.
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