Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO)

Currency in NGN
341.30
0.00(0.00%)
Closed·
Earnings results expected today
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Fair Value
Day's Range
341.30341.30
52 wk Range
77.95350.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
309.00 / 323.50
Prev. Close
341.3
Open
341.3
Day's Range
341.3-341.3
52 wk Range
77.95-350
Volume
5.78M
Average Volume (3m)
7.59M
1-Year Change
312.6965%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
204.10
Downside
-40.20%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Lafarge Africa PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 204.10
(-40.20% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate

Earnings

Latest Release
26/02/2026
EPS / Forecast
4.06 / --
Revenue / Forecast
285.82B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 16.96%
Dividend Yield
2.87%
Industry Median 3.73%
Annualised payout
10.00
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+58.49%
Growth Streak

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
20.1x18.0x3.0x
PEG Ratio
0.120.160.00
Price/Book
7.9x1.4x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
5.2x1.9x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−37.2%4.6%25.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Lafarge Africa Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells cement and other cementitious products in Nigeria. It offers aggregates, ready-mix concrete, fly-ash, and power generation products, as well as mortar and waste management solutions. The company provides cement solutions under the RoadCem, Unicem, Ashaka Cem, Watershield Cement, Elephant Cement, AshakaCem, PowerMax, CEM1, Ground Calcium Carbonate, geocycle, and Elephant Supaset brands. It also offers building and construction services. The company was formerly known as Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc and changed its name to Lafarge Africa Plc in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Lafarge Africa Plc is a subsidiary of Caricement BV.

Employees
1478
Market
Nigeria

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
5.31M0.03%1.81B
Other Institutional Investors
13.50B83.81%4.61T
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.60B16.16%888.25B
Total
16.11B100.00%5.5T

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FAQ

What Is the Lafarge Africa (Lagos: WAPCO) Share Price Today?

The Lafarge Africa stock price today is 341.30 NGN.

What Stock Exchange Does Lafarge Africa (WAPCO) Trade On?

Lafarge Africa is listed and trades on the Lagos.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Lafarge Africa?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Lafarge Africa is "WAPCO."

Does Lafarge Africa Pay Dividends? What’s The Current WAPCO Dividend Yield?

Yes, WAPCO Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Lafarge Africa dividend yield is 2.93%.

What Is the Current Lafarge Africa Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Lafarge Africa (Lagos: WAPCO) market cap is 5.50T NGN.

What Is Lafarge Africa's (WAPCO) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Lafarge Africa EPS is currently 16.96 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Lafarge Africa Earnings Date?

Lafarge Africa's next earnings report will be released on 07/05/2026.

Is WAPCO a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Lafarge Africa moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for WAPCO stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Lafarge Africa Stock Split?

Lafarge Africa has split 3 times. (See the WAPCO stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Lafarge Africa Have?

Lafarge Africa has 1478 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Lafarge Africa (Lagos: WAPCO)?

As of 07/05/2026, Lafarge Africa (WAPCO) is trading at a share price of 341.30 NGN, with a previous close of 341.30 NGN. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 341.30 NGN to 341.30 NGN, while its 52-week range spans from 77.95 NGN to 350.00 NGN.

What Is Lafarge Africa (WAPCO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Lafarge Africa is 204.10 NGN, with a high estimate of 249.84 NGN and a low estimate of 145.45 NGN. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -40.20% Downside potential.
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