Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsVulcan Materials Company (VMC)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$8.67
-1.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.03B
VMC
Vulcan Materials Company
$280.18
-1.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $36.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 10477% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $8.01B). VMC leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 8.4%. LOMA trades at a lower P/E of 19.2x. LOMA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
VMC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
-84.5%
Fair Value
$173.32
Current Price
$280.18
$106.86 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
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
Revenue declined 4.7%
Earnings declined 0.7%
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 : VMC
The strongest argument for VMC centers on Operating Margin.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VMC
The primary concerns for VMC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a growth stock while VMC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VMC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — 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 47/100) and 29.1% 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.
Vulcan Materials Company
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is an American company based in Birmingham, Alabama. It is principally engaged in the production, distribution and sale of construction materials.
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