BUA Cement Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
BUA Cement has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 33.2%, while the Basic Materials industry saw earnings growing at 17.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 36.9% per year. BUA Cement's return on equity is 53.1%, and it has net margins of 36.3%.
Key information
33.16%
Earnings growth rate
33.16%
EPS growth rate
| Basic Materials Industry Growth | 8.23% |
| Revenue growth rate | 36.89% |
| Return on equity | 53.14% |
| Net Margin | 36.29% |
| Next Earnings Update | 30 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 01
BUACEMENT: Higher Margin And P/E Assumptions Will Likely Prove Overstretched
Analysts have raised the BUA Cement price target from NGN114.77 to NGN170.59, citing adjustments to discount rate assumptions and updated estimates for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for BUA Cement BUA Cement has scheduled a Board Meeting for April 23, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jun 17
BUACEMENT: Elevated Future P/E Will Likely Outrun Softer Margin Outlook
Analysts have updated their price target for BUA Cement to NGN236.26 from NGN170.52, reflecting revised assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for BUA Cement BUA Cement has scheduled a board meeting for April 23, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jun 04
BUA Cement Plc – Accelerates Expansion Strategy to Reach 23 Million Tonnes Annual Capacity
Author: Qudus Adebara (Research Analyst, DLM Capital) BUA Cement Plc has intensified its long-term expansion strategy with plans to increase its total cement production capacity to 23 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) by the end of next year, reinforcing its ambition to deepen market share and strengthen its position within Nigeria’s cement industry. The company disclosed the expansion plans during its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja, where management highlighted ongoing investments in new production lines and greenfield manufacturing facilities aimed at supporting rising domestic demand for cement and infrastructure development.Narrative Update • Jun 02
BUACEMENT: Elevated Future P/E Will Likely Outrun Dividend Support
Analysts have raised their price target on BUA Cement to NGN170.52 from NGN157.04, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value and a slightly higher future P/E multiple, while keeping revenue growth, profit margin and discount rate inputs broadly in line with prior estimates. What's in the News BUA Cement has scheduled a board meeting for April 23, 2026.Narrative Update • May 05
BUACEMENT: Future Dividend Will Support Rich P/E Despite Softer Revenue Assumptions
Analysts have raised their price target on BUA Cement from NGN149.69 to NGN157.04, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, more moderate revenue growth expectations, and a higher projected profit margin and P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 26, 2026, to consider the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 (company event filing).Narrative Update • Apr 27
BUA Cement Plc Delivers Transformational FY 2025 Earnings Growth Driven by Revenue Expansion and Margin Recovery
Analyst: Qudus Adebara (Research Analyst) Executive Summary BUA Cement Plc recorded an exceptional financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, supported by strong revenue growth, significant margin expansion, reduced foreign exchange losses, and improved operating efficiency. Revenue increased by 35% YoY to ₦1.18 trillion , marking the company’s first trillion-naira revenue year.Narrative Update • Apr 20
BUACEMENT: Dividend Payout Will Sustain Expensive Earnings Multiple Going Forward
Analysts have maintained their NGN149.69 price target for BUA Cement, pointing to largely unchanged assumptions on fair value, growth, margin profile and future P/E. They have made only a slight adjustment to the discount rate and long term earnings multiple to reflect updated risk and valuation inputs.New Narrative • Apr 09
Future Capacity Additions And Energy Costs Will Pressure Margins And Limit Upside
Catalysts About BUA Cement BUA Cement produces cement and clinker from plants in Sokoto and Edo states in Nigeria and supplies domestic and West African markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 05
BUACEMENT: Dividend Payout Will Sustain Expensive Earnings Multiple Going Forward
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for BUA Cement steady at NGN149.69. A slightly higher discount rate and a modest uptick in assumed future P/E guide the unchanged price target.
New Narrative • Mar 26
Capacity Expansion And Cost Efficiencies Will Shape A Different Long Term Outcome
Catalysts About BUA Cement BUA Cement is a Nigerian cement producer operating six production lines across Sokoto and Edo states, supplying cement and clinker to domestic and West African markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Mar 22
BUACEMENT: Stable Assumptions And Dividend Plan Will Sustain Overvalued Earnings Multiple
Analysts maintain a fair value estimate of NGN149.69 for BUA Cement, using a slightly lower assumed discount rate and a modestly adjusted future P/E assumption. Taken together, these changes refine but do not materially change the overall price target view.Narrative Update • Mar 07
BUACEMENT: Unchanged Fair Value Will Likely Keep Rich Earnings Multiple Under Pressure
Analysts have kept their NGN149.69 price target for BUA Cement unchanged, citing only marginal tweaks to inputs such as a slightly lower discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth assumptions, a firmer profit margin outlook and a small revision to the future P/E multiple. What's in the News BUA Cement Plc announced an annual dividend of NGN 10.0000 per share, with payment scheduled for May 21, 2026, an ex-dividend date of May 11, 2026, and a record date of May 8, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 03
BUA CEMENT PLC – Robust Earnings Rebound and Margin Recovery Drive 9M 2025 Outperformance
Analyst: Qudus Adebara Executive Summary BUA Cement Plc delivered a remarkable financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting strong topline growth, impressive gross margin recovery, and a sharp rebound in profitability. Despite a challenging operating environment characterized by high inflation, energy cost pressures, and exchange rate volatility, BUA Cement’s strategic efficiency initiatives and operational resilience yielded robust earnings momentum.Narrative Update • Feb 20
BUACEMENT: Unchanged Fair Value Will Likely Keep Rich Earnings Multiple Under Pressure
Analysts have kept their NGN149.69 price target for BUA Cement unchanged, with only minimal tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions feeding into their valuation framework. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 26, 2026, with plans to consider the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 (company event notice).Narrative Update • Feb 06
BUACEMENT: Elevated Funding Costs Will Likely Keep Lofty Earnings Multiple Under Pressure
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for BUA Cement from ₦132.77 to ₦149.69, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has been adjusted from ₦132.77 to ₦149.69 per share, implying a higher assessed worth for BUA Cement.Narrative Update • Jan 25
BUA Cement Plc – Sokoto Expansion Project Signals Regional Growth and Industrial Leadership
Author: Qudus Adebara (Research Analyst) Executive Summary BUA Cement Plc, in partnership with Sokoto Portland Limestone Cement, has signed an agreement with CBMI to construct a new 3-million-ton-per-annum ultra-modern cement line in Sokoto. The $240 million project, which includes a cement production line, power plant, and associated infrastructure, reflects BUA Cement’s commitment to meeting Nigeria’s growing demand for construction materials and supporting regional industrial expansion.Narrative Update • Jan 22
BUACEMENT: Elevated Funding Costs Will Likely Sustain Pressure On Future Profit Margins
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for BUA Cement steady at ₦132.77, with only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects fine tuning rather than a material change in their overall view.Narrative Update • Jan 07
BUACEMENT: Elevated Funding Costs Will Likely Sustain Pressure On Future Profit Margins
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for BUA Cement steady at ₦132.77 per share, with only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their valuation framework rather than a change in their broader view of the company.Narrative Update • Dec 15
BUACEMENT: Elevated Funding Costs Will Likely Pressure Future Profit Margins
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for BUA Cement, maintaining fair value at ₦132.77 while fine tuning key valuation inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P E assumptions to reflect a slightly more constructive long term earnings outlook. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025, to review BUA Cement's unaudited financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (2025 Q3 UFS) (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at NGN 132.77 per share, indicating no revision to the core valuation anchor.Narrative Update • Nov 29
BUACEMENT: Rising Discount Rate Will Lead to Weaker Profit Margins Ahead
Analysts have revised their price target for BUA Cement to ₦132.77, citing a significant decrease in profit margin assumptions and a notable increase in projected future price-to-earnings multiples as key factors influencing this update. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, to consider BUA Cement's unaudited financial statements for Q3 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 15
BUACEMENT: Future Net Profit Margin Growth Will Not Offset Revenue Weakness
Analysts have raised their price target for BUA Cement from ₦125.83 to ₦132.77. They cite expectations of significantly higher profit margins and a lower projected forward P/E ratio, despite slightly reduced revenue growth forecasts.Narrative Update • Nov 02
BUA Cement Plc Q2/H1 result– Strong Margin Resilience Amid Cost Pressures
BUA CEMENT PLC Q3 2025 RESULT: STRONG EARNINGS MOMENTUM UNDERPINNED BY ROBUST REVENUE GROWTH AND EXCHANGE GAINS Strategic Context BUA Cement Plc delivered an exceptional performance in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, underscoring its market leadership in the Nigerian cement industry and the resilience of its operational strategy amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company benefited from sustained infrastructure spending, continued expansion in domestic demand, and disciplined cost optimization.Narrative Update • Aug 29
Nigerian Capacity Expansion Will Unlock Potential Despite Cost Risks
Despite a reduction in consensus revenue growth forecasts, analysts have raised BUA Cement’s price target as the stock now commands a higher forward P/E, resulting in an increased fair value estimate from NGN116.51 to NGN125.82. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to review unaudited half-year financial statements and discuss other business matters.New Narrative • Jul 26
Nigerian Capacity Expansion Will Unlock Potential Despite Cost Risks
Aggressive capacity expansion and heavy reliance on Nigeria heighten risk from local demand shocks, macro volatility, and political disruptions.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How BUA Cement makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 1,243,603 | 451,292 | 94,315 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,179,445 | 356,038 | 92,093 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,151,798 | 314,794 | 87,455 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,092,831 | 220,551 | 79,672 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,006,159 | 137,063 | 74,151 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 876,470 | 73,909 | 65,305 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 707,541 | 42,360 | 53,631 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 602,875 | 40,092 | 48,554 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 514,778 | 60,624 | 41,185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 459,999 | 69,455 | 41,564 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 434,254 | 103,061 | 40,078 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 393,494 | 103,263 | 36,834 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 370,353 | 94,669 | 36,169 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 360,989 | 101,011 | 30,189 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 333,020 | 98,187 | 28,481 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 321,611 | 108,047 | 25,274 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 293,123 | 100,855 | 21,914 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 257,327 | 90,079 | 19,421 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 239,799 | 84,763 | 16,711 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 232,460 | 81,001 | 15,701 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 216,667 | 74,761 | 14,755 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 209,443 | 72,344 | 14,266 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 202,639 | 70,844 | 9,976 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 186,921 | 64,740 | 11,574 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 186,354 | 66,076 | 13,677 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 175,518 | 60,610 | 15,129 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 119,013 | 64,072 | 18,891 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 19,588 | 3,224 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BUACEMENT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: BUACEMENT's current net profit margins (36.3%) are higher than last year (13.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BUACEMENT's earnings have grown significantly by 33.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BUACEMENT's earnings growth over the past year (229.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (33.2% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: BUACEMENT earnings growth over the past year (229.3%) exceeded the Basic Materials industry 42.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: BUACEMENT's Return on Equity (53.1%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 04:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
BUA Cement Plc is covered by 5 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Adedayo Ayeni | Absa Bank Limited |
| null null | ARM Research |
| Samuel Ojerinde | Cordros Capital Ltd. |