Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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LIM:CPACASC1 Cementos Pacasmayo SAA LIM:CPACASC1
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Price S/.8.10
GF Value S/.4.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cementos PacasmayoA Financial Strength?

Cementos PacasmayoA LIM:CPACASC1 60 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LIM:CPACASC1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.4.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cementos PacasmayoA has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Cementos Pacasmayo SAA displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cementos PacasmayoA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.47. Cementos PacasmayoA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.62. As of today, Cementos PacasmayoA's Altman Z-Score is 2.54.


Cementos PacasmayoA  (LIM:CPACASC1) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cementos PacasmayoA has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Cementos PacasmayoA Financial Strength Related Terms


LIM:CPACASC1 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos PacasmayoA's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cementos PacasmayoA's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cementos PacasmayoA Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Cementos PacasmayoA's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.-21 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.136 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.812 Mil.

Cementos PacasmayoA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*136.425/-21.091
=6.47

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Cementos PacasmayoA's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(574.658 + 811.81) / 2235.416
=0.62

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Cementos PacasmayoA has a Z-score of 2.54, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Cementos PacasmayoA is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.54 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Cementos PacasmayoA's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA's Financial Strength too high?
Cementos PacasmayoA's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Cementos PacasmayoA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos PacasmayoA's Financial Strength compare to CRH and VMC?
Cementos PacasmayoA's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Cementos PacasmayoA's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Building Materials company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 (LIM:CPACASC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.4.85, compared to a current price of S/.8.10 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Cementos PacasmayoA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 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 (LIM:CPACASC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S/.8.10 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.4.85. GuruFocus considers Cementos PacasmayoA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:CPACASC1:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: S/.4.85 vs. price of S/.8.10 (67% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:CPACASC1 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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