Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$11.91
-2.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.46B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.71
-3.42%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $65.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 296% more annual revenue ($850.48B vs $214.86B). VALE leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 4.3%. VALE trades at a lower P/E of 23.4x. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LOMA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LOMA.
Margin of Safety
+77.0%
Fair Value
$75.47
Current Price
$15.71
$59.76 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% 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
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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