International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)vsLoma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)
IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
$80.38
-2.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.83B
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 7705% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $10.85B). LOMA leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 1.7%. LOMA trades at a lower P/E of 19.2x. LOMA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
IFF
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.1%
Fair Value
$214.37
Current Price
$80.38
$133.99 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
3.9% revenue growth
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
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 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 : IFF
The primary concerns for IFF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 237.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IFF profiles as a value stock while LOMA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IFF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — 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 44/100) and 29.1% revenue growth. IFF offers better value entry with a 64.1% margin of safety. 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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