Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$11.91
-2.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.46B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.69
-4.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $168.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 1376% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $57.64B). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 4.3%. RIO trades at a lower P/E of 17.1x. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
+24.5%
Fair Value
$129.94
Current Price
$100.69
$29.25 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 44.0% YoY
Generating 7.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a value stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOMA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
RIO is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% 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.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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