Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$10.33
-1.05%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.33B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$200.11
+0.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $162.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 5287% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $15.79B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 4.3%. SCCO trades at a lower P/E of 27.6x. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 44.0% YoY
Generating 7.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 54.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a value stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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