International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)vsLoma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)
IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
$85.09
-0.93%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.23B
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$10.33
-1.05%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 7784% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $10.79B). IFF leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 4.3%. IFF trades at a lower P/E of 24.5x. IFF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
IFF
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.9%
Fair Value
$213.10
Current Price
$85.09
$128.01 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 44.0% YoY
Generating 7.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.1% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 31.0%
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IFF
The strongest argument for IFF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IFF
The primary concerns for IFF are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 54.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IFF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
LOMA is growing revenue faster at 1.1% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
IFF scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
International Flavors & Fragrances is an American corporation that produces flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives, which it markets globally. It is headquartered in New York City.
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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