Lafarge Africa Plc (NGX:WAPCO)

Nigeria flag Nigeria · Delayed Price · Currency is NGN
149.00
0.00 (0.00%)
At close: Aug 1, 2025
Market Cap2.40T
Revenue (ttm)918.16B
Net Income (ttm)203.47B
Shares Out16.11B
EPS (ttm)12.63
PE Ratio11.80
Forward PE11.35
Dividend1.20 (0.81%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 12, 2025
Volume9,228,899
Average Volume8,725,941
Openn/a
Previous Close149.00
Day's Rangen/a
52-Week Range33.87 - 154.30
Beta-0.01
RSI86.62
Earnings DateJul 22, 2025

About Aspen Technology

Lafarge Africa Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells cement and other cementitious products in Nigeria. It offers aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and fly-ash products, as well as mortar and waste management solutions through geocycle. The company also provides cement solutions under the RoadCem, Unicem, Ashaka Cem, Watershield Cement, Elephant Cement, AshakaCem, PowerMax, and Elephant Supaset brands. In addition, it offers building and construction services. The company was formerly known as Lafarge Cement WAPCO ... [Read more]

Industry Cement, Hydraulic
Founded 1959
Employees 1,455
Stock Exchange Nigerian Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol WAPCO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Lafarge Africa's revenue was 696.76 billion, an increase of 71.83% compared to the previous year's 405.50 billion. Earnings were 100.15 billion, an increase of 95.82%.

Financial Statements

News

Lafarge Africa reports 352% surge in half-year profit

Management attributed the sharp improvement in bottom line to relative stability of the naira in contrast to last year which was “heavily impacted by FX losses.” The post Lafarge Africa reports 352% s...

10 days ago - Premium Times Nigeria

Lafarge Africa, BUA Cement, United Capital top stock pick this week

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post Lafarge Africa, BUA Cement, Uni...

25 days ago - Premium Times Nigeria

Planned Shares Sale to Chinese Firm: Court dismisses Lafarge Africa’s jurisdiction motion

Court dismisses Lafarge Africa’s objection to court jurisdiction to hear shares sales suit and approved addition of two defendants The post Planned Shares Sale to Chinese Firm: Court dismisses Lafarge...

2 months ago - Premium Times Nigeria

Senate panel to summon Nigeria’s third-largest cement producer over proposed sale to Chinese firm

Holcim AG, a global building materials company, is reportedly finalising a $1 billion deal to divest its 83.8 per cent stake in Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement Co., a Chinese firm. The post Senate pan...

3 months ago - Premium Times Nigeria

Lafarge Africa’s quarterly profit surges 837%, shooting stock price to 52-week high

The share price of Lafarge Africa hit its peak level in 52 weeks in Lagos, where the stock is quoted after the earnings release, joining four other stocks to lead gainers at market close. The post Laf...

3 months ago - Premium Times Nigeria

Lafarge Africa achieves record sales of N697bn with operating profit at N193bn, up by 89%

“Lafarge Africa Plc remains committed to strengthening its leadership position in offering environmental friendly building solutions, while driving long-term profitability,” The post Lafarge Africa ac...

5 months ago - Premium Times Nigeria

Holcim to sell nearly 84% stake in Nigerian business to Huaxin Cement in $1B deal

Holcim sells stake in Lafarge Africa to China's Huaxin Cement in a $1B deal.

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Lafarge Africa launches alternative fuel, raw material platform

This facility will allow us to use alternative fuels and materials in our production process, reducing CO2 emissions and positioning us as a leader in sustainable practices across Nigeria and Africa

9 months ago - Zawya