Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$11.91
-2.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.46B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$78.65
-2.91%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 15948% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $5.30B). SQM leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 4.3%. SQM trades at a lower P/E of 27.9x. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
SQM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 44.0% YoY
Generating 7.9B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 165.2% YoY
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
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 69.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 57.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOMA profiles as a value stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 69.8% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 69.8% 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.
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals and other products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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