Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsMartin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$8.67
-1.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.03B
MLM
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
$517.33
-1.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $37.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 11647% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $7.21B). MLM leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs 8.4%. LOMA trades at a lower P/E of 19.2x. MLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
MLM
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Revenue surging 28.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 42.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 29.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MLM
The strongest argument for MLM centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 22.3%. Revenue growth of 28.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : MLM
The primary concerns for MLM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MLM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — 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.
Monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MLM scores higher overall (62/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins and 28.3% 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.
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.
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is an American-based company. The company is a supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, with operations spanning 26 states, Canada and the Caribbean. In particular, Martin Marietta supplies the resources for roads, sidewalks and foundations.
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