CPAC (Cementos PacasmayoA) Cash Ratio: 0.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Below Median

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CPAC Cementos Pacasmayo SAA CPAC
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Price $11.72
GF Value $7.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cementos PacasmayoA Cash Ratio?

Cementos PacasmayoA CPAC -2.25% 80 Cash Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates CPAC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 391 Building Materials companies, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks worse than 76.98% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.

Cementos PacasmayoA has a Cash Ratio of 0.09. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CPAC' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.25   Max: 1.17
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, Cementos PacasmayoA's highest Cash Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.25.

CPAC's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than
76.98% of 391 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.35 vs CPAC: 0.09

Cementos PacasmayoA  (NYSE:CPAC) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Cementos PacasmayoA Cash Ratio Related Terms


Cementos PacasmayoA Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cementos PacasmayoA Cash Ratio Chart

Cementos PacasmayoA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.18 0.13 0.09 0.06

Cementos PacasmayoA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 0.10 0.22 0.06 0.09

CPAC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cementos PacasmayoA Cash Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Cementos PacasmayoA Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=15.838/257.976
=0.06

Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=23.229/252.808
=0.09

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.09 mean?
Cementos PacasmayoA (CPAC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #301 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio too high?
Cementos PacasmayoA's current Cash Ratio of 0.09 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.17. The Building Materials industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 0.09 is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #301 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cementos PacasmayoA has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos PacasmayoA's Cash Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #301 out of 391 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Cementos PacasmayoA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 0.09 is 74.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cementos PacasmayoA's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Cementos PacasmayoA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Cash Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.35, based on 391 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Cash Ratio of 0.09 is 74.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Cash Ratio is 0.09, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA (CPAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.08, compared to a current price of $11.72 — trading 65.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.09, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 74.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.35. Cementos PacasmayoA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cementos PacasmayoA (CPAC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cementos PacasmayoA (CPAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.72 is trading 65.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.08. GuruFocus considers Cementos PacasmayoA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPAC:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.09 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: $7.08 vs. price of $11.72 (65.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.3% below the Building Materials median (#301 of 391)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CPAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cementos PacasmayoA Business Description

Address Calle La Colonia 150, Urbanizacion El Vivero, Santiago de Surco, Lima, PER
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA is a Peruvian cement company, and only cement manufacturer serving in the northern region of Peru. It produce, distribute and sell cement and cement-related materials, such as precast products and ready-mix concrete. Its products are mainly used in construction, which has been one of the fastest growing segments of the Peruvian economy in recent years. It also produce and sell quicklime for use in mining operations. It also provide transportation services. It has three operating segments cement, concrete, mortar, pavement and precast; quicklime; and sales of construction supplies. The majority of profit comes from Cement segment. Peru's cement production is into three regions northern region, central region, including Lima's metropolitan area, and southern region.
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