CRH PLC ADR (CRH)vsLoma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)
CRH
CRH PLC ADR
$112.02
+1.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $73.23B
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$11.91
-2.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 2135% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $38.06B). CRH leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 4.3%. CRH trades at a lower P/E of 20.3x. CRH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CRH
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Earnings expanding 48.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 44.0% YoY
Generating 7.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -0.0%
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRH
The strongest argument for CRH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CRH
The primary concerns for CRH are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Operating Margin.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
CRH is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CRH scores higher overall (58/100 vs 48/100). 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.
CRH PLC ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
CRH plc manufactures and distributes construction materials. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Visit Website →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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