Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$9.35
+0.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.12B
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$107.52
+1.13%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 5111% more annual revenue ($855.63B vs $16.42B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 5.1%. PPG trades at a lower P/E of 15.0x. PPG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
PPG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
-1.5%
Fair Value
$129.11
Current Price
$107.52
$21.59 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
Generating 8.1B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (8.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PPG scores higher overall (59/100 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.
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.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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