Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsMartin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$9.35
+0.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.12B
MLM
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
$484.30
+0.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $34.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 12694% more annual revenue ($855.63B vs $6.69B). MLM leads profitability with a 36.7% profit margin vs 5.1%. MLM trades at a lower P/E of 31.9x. MLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
MLM
Buy59
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
Generating 8.1B in free cash flow
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
Revenue surging 21.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 23.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : MLM
The strongest argument for MLM centers on Profit Margin, Return on Equity, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.7% and operating margin at 20.2%. Revenue growth of 21.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MLM
The primary concerns for MLM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
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 21.0% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (8.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MLM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 36.7% margins and 21.0% 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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