CRH PLC (CRH)vsLoma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)
CRH
CRH PLC
$96.26
-2.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $60.41B
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$8.67
-1.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 2074% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $38.96B). CRH leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs 8.4%. CRH trades at a lower P/E of 17.1x. LOMA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CRH
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.4%
Fair Value
$60.61
Current Price
$96.26
$35.65 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1307.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 29.1% year-over-year
Generating 8.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 15.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRH
The strongest argument for CRH centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 29.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRH
The primary concerns for CRH are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRH profiles as a value stock while LOMA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
LOMA is growing revenue faster at 29.1% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (8.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOMA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100) and 29.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CRH PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
CRH plc manufactures and distributes construction materials. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Visit Website →Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Loma Negra Compaa Industrial Argentina Sociedad Annima, manufactures and markets cement and its derivatives in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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