Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$8.67
-1.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.03B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$168.21
-2.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $149.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 4852% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $17.11B). SCCO leads profitability with a 37.2% profit margin vs 8.4%. LOMA trades at a lower P/E of 19.2x. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
-79.2%
Fair Value
$117.56
Current Price
$168.21
$50.65 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
Revenue surging 29.1% year-over-year
Generating 8.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.9%
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 10.5x book value
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 : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.2% and operating margin at 59.9%. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — 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
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 37.2% margins and 39.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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