Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Short-Term Debt: ₦311,539 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSA:DCP Dangote Cement PLC NSA:DCP
100 GF Score
Price ₦1,047.00
GF Value ₦815.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Dangote Cement Short-Term Debt?

Dangote Cement NSA:DCP 100 Short-Term Debt is ₦311,539 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:DCP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦815.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Dangote Cement's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦311,539 Mil.

Dangote Cement's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (₦958,528 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₦720,680 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (₦720,680 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₦311,539 Mil).

Dangote Cement's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 (₦580,020 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₦1,125,396 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (₦1,125,396 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₦720,680 Mil).

Dangote Cement Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Dangote Cement Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Dangote Cement Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Dangote Cement Short-Term Debt Chart

Dangote Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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Dangote Cement Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt 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 751,063.00 995,111.00 958,528.00 720,680.00 311,539.00
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What does a Short-Term Debt of ₦311,539 Mil mean?
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a Short-Term Debt of ₦311,539 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Dangote Cement's Short-Term Debt too high?
Dangote Cement's current Short-Term Debt is ₦311,539 Mil. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's Short-Term Debt compare to CRH and VMC?
Dangote Cement's Short-Term Debt of ₦311,539 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Building Materials company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dangote Cement's current Short-Term Debt is ₦311,539 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦815.73, compared to a current price of ₦1,047.00 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is ₦311,539 Mil. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current Short-Term Debt is ₦311,539 Mil 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦1,047.00 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦815.73. GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:

  • Short-Term Debt: ₦311,539 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₦815.73 vs. price of ₦1,047.00 (28.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Dangote Cement Business Description

Address 1, Alfred Rewane Road, P.O. Box 40032, Falomo, Ikoyi, Union Marble House, Lagos, NGA
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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