Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$8.67
-1.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.03B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$83.28
-1.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $140.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 1271% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $61.79B). RIO leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 8.4%. RIO trades at a lower P/E of 11.7x. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
RIO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
+28.9%
Fair Value
$137.93
Current Price
$83.28
$54.65 discount
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
Revenue surging 29.1% year-over-year
Generating 8.1B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
15.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
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
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 29.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
LOMA is growing revenue faster at 29.1% — 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
RIO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins and 15.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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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