Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)vsVulcan Materials Company (VMC)
LOMA
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR
$10.83
-1.28%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.30B
VMC
Vulcan Materials Company
$269.53
+1.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $35.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR generates 10580% more annual revenue ($848.09B vs $7.94B). VMC leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 2.8%. VMC trades at a lower P/E of 33.1x. VMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
LOMA
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
VMC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1136.8%
Fair Value
$0.95
Current Price
$10.83
$9.88 premium
Margin of Safety
-477.7%
Fair Value
$55.35
Current Price
$269.53
$214.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 35.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 13.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOMA
The strongest argument for LOMA centers on Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VMC
VMC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LOMA
The primary concerns for LOMA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 77.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VMC
The primary concerns for VMC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
VMC is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
LOMA generates stronger free cash flow (35.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VMC scores higher overall (47/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Vulcan Materials Company
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is an American company based in Birmingham, Alabama. It is principally engaged in the production, distribution and sale of construction materials.
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