Shares of WESTCHINACEMENT (02233) are soaring 5.26% in Tuesday's trading session following the release of its strong interim results for 2025. The cement manufacturer's impressive financial performance has caught investors' attention, driving the stock to outperform the broader market.

According to the company's latest financial report, WESTCHINACEMENT achieved a remarkable 46.4% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching RMB5.418 billion for the first half of 2025. More notably, profit attributable to the company's owners surged by 93.4% compared to the same period last year, totaling RMB748 million. The company also reported basic earnings per share of 13.7 cents, further highlighting its robust financial health.

A key driver of WESTCHINACEMENT's stellar performance appears to be its successful expansion into overseas markets. While sales in the Chinese market saw a slight decline of 8.3%, the company's overseas market sales skyrocketed by 178% to 4.17 million tons. This significant growth in international business has not only offset the domestic slowdown but has also positioned the company for potentially stronger future growth. Additionally, the overall cement and clinker sales volume increased by 23.6% year-on-year to 10.82 million tons, demonstrating the company's ability to capture market share and meet growing demand in the construction sector.