Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$11.02
-0.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.24B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$91.60
-1.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 18432% more annual revenue ($848.09B vs $4.58B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 2.8%. SQM trades at a lower P/E of 44.5x. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LOMA
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$91.60
$8.93 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 35.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 75.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a value stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (35.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 36/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals and other products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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