Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$8.67
-1.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.03B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$351.42
-1.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $80.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 3300% more annual revenue ($847.11B vs $24.91B). SHW leads profitability with a 10.7% profit margin vs 8.4%. LOMA trades at a lower P/E of 19.2x. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LOMA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SHW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
-7.6%
Fair Value
$337.95
Current Price
$351.42
$13.47 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 67 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.9% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a growth stock while SHW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — 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.
Bottom Line
LOMA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 56/100) and 29.1% 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sherwin Williams Company is a Cleveland, Ohio based company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America and Europe.
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