Prime Business Africa
Dangote Cement and BUA Cement have not had an impressive outing in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 compared to their market rival, Lafarge Wapco, according to analysis by Prime Business Africa.
This publication gathered that stock market investors are not bullish on Dangote Cement and BUA Cement shares, resulting in both companies not being profitable assets to their shareholders.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to the analysis, Dangote Cement shareholders’ investments have depreciated by 6.25 percent between April 2 and June 5, resulting in a combined loss of N506.20 billion in the second quarter.
This reflects a decline in Investors’ confidence that Dangote Cement stock is a profitable asset, as low interest in its shares has knocked down the manufacturer’s share price from N480 to N450.
The N30 difference has affected Dangote Cement’s market valuation, which fell from N8.09 trillion to N7.59 trillion quarter-to-date.
Also, BUA Cement shareholders have not profited from their investments in the second quarter, but the shareholders have also not recorded any loss, as the company’s shares have traded flat during the period under review.
As of April 2, BUA Cement’s shares were priced at N83.70 kobo per share, and the shares are still valued at that price as of June 5, resulting in the company’s market valuation standing at N2.83 trillion.
However, the story is different for Lafarge’s shareholders, as their investments in the company have appreciated by 18.45 percent due to the stock market investors believing the company’s share price will hit an upward trajectory.
The bullish view towards Lafarge’s shares has led to shareholders of the company recording a combined gain of N215.84 billion within two months and one week of the second quarter.
Stock market investors’ confidence in the company is reflected in Lafarge’s share price, which has increased by N13.4 kobo from N72.60 kobo per share to N86.
Prime Business Africa learnt that the gain recorded by shareholders of Lafarge has raised the cement manufacturer’s market valuation from N1.16 trillion to N1.38 trillion.
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Prime Business Africa is a business, economy and policy news platform founded in 2021 by veteran journalist and media scholar, Dr Marcel Mbamalu, after he left The Guardian as Editor.
Dr Mbamalu, who serves as Founder and Publisher, set up Prime Business Africa to deliver sharp, data-driven reporting on Nigeria’s markets, trade, investment, and governance trends for decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and policy leaders.
He also writes The Bottom Line, a backpage column for Punch Newspaper every Thursday.
Under his leadership, Prime Business Africa combines deep newsroom experience with a focus on accountability journalism, aiming to bridge information gaps between Africa’s private sector and the global economy.
