Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsMartin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$10.83
-1.28%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.30B
MLM
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
$589.42
+2.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $34.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 13690% more annual revenue ($848.09B vs $6.15B). MLM leads profitability with a 18.5% profit margin vs 2.8%. MLM trades at a lower P/E of 35.2x. MLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
LOMA
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
MLM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1136.8%
Fair Value
$0.95
Current Price
$10.83
$9.88 premium
Margin of Safety
-495.1%
Fair Value
$111.18
Current Price
$589.42
$478.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 35.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MLM
The strongest argument for MLM centers on Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 77.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MLM
The primary concerns for MLM are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a value stock while MLM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MLM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
MLM is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (35.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MLM scores higher overall (53/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 18.5% margins. 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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