Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$9.35
+0.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.12B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$329.10
+2.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $79.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 3405% more annual revenue ($855.63B vs $24.41B). SHW leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs 5.1%. SHW trades at a lower P/E of 30.3x. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
+3.1%
Fair Value
$330.61
Current Price
$329.10
$1.51 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
Generating 8.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 70 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 20.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
SHW is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — 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
SHW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 48/100). 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.
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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