Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsMartin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$11.91
-2.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.46B
MLM
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
$609.88
-0.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $34.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 13293% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $6.35B). MLM leads profitability with a 39.9% profit margin vs 4.3%. MLM trades at a lower P/E of 36.2x. MLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
MLM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 44.0% YoY
Generating 7.9B in free cash flow
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 1221.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
17.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MLM
The strongest argument for MLM centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.9% and operating margin at 12.7%. Revenue growth of 17.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 57.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MLM
The primary concerns for MLM are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a value stock while MLM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MLM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
MLM is growing revenue faster at 17.2% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MLM scores higher overall (61/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 39.9% margins and 17.2% revenue growth. 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.
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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