LOMA

Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima

Fundamental data last updated:August 17, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Basic Materials

industry

Construction Materials

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

AR

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cement and its derivatives in Argentina. The company operates through Cement, Masonry Cement and Lime; Concrete; Rail Services; Aggregates; and Others segments. It offers masonry cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, concrete, and lime to wholesale distributors, concrete producers, industrial customers, and others for use in the construction. The company also provides rail transportation services; and treats and recycles industrial waste for use as fuel. It markets its products under the Loma Negra, San Martín, Plasticor, Cacique Plus, Cacique Max, Loma Negra Plus, and Lomax brands. The company was founded in 1926 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima is a subsidiary of InterCement Trading e Inversiones S.A.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

0.17

Market Cap ($M USD)

$1.37B

Forward P/E

0.01

PEG

0.00

PRICE TO SALES

2.46

PRICE TO BOOK

1.69

EV / EBITDA

13.52

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

0.59%

DCF Value

$19.25

Graham Number

$1770.74

Price to FCF

168.25

EV to FCF

192.67

Earnings Yield

1.92%

FCF Yield

0.59%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.01%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$67.20

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1,890.43

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$1.23T

Return on Equity (ROE)

3.73%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

9.88%

Debt-to-Equity

0.28

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

2.09

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

4.45%

Current Ratio

2.01

Quick Ratio

0.65

Net Debt to EBITDA

1.71

Interest Coverage

1.43

Gross Profit margin

21.97%

FCF PER SHARE

$20.79

REVENUE PER SHARE

$1419.82

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be overlooking LOMA’s intrinsic value. With a DCF value significantly higher than recent pricing, the stock appears undervalued. The Forward P/E is astonishingly low, suggesting expectations of explosive earnings growth, yet the Altman Z-score indicates caution with financial stability. The Earnings Yield is modest, hinting at limited immediate returns, but the Graham Number further supports the undervaluation narrative. Overall, the financial health presents a mixed bag, with potential for growth but underlying risks.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating within the construction materials industry, LOMA is not directly tied to rapid AI advancements. However, its sector could benefit from tech-driven efficiencies in production processes. The company's resilience will depend on its ability to integrate such innovations into its operations.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, LOMA offers intriguing prospects. The ROIC of 4.63% suggests efficient capital use, while a Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates moderate financial health. Despite a negative FCF Yield, the company's operating margin of 9.54% reflects some pricing power. These metrics suggest a potential for capital appreciation if management can harness operational efficiencies.

The Bear Case

LOMA's structural weaknesses are glaring. The Price/Book and Price/Sales ratios are elevated, indicating a premium valuation not justified by its cash flow struggles. The negative FCF Yield and high EV to EBITDA ratio paint a picture of a company struggling to convert sales into cash. Additionally, the stock's proximity to its 52-week high raises concerns about technical overextension.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$8.10

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.67

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

12.53%

Distance to 52-Week Low

39.98%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

375.38%

50-DAY SMA

$11.04

200-DAY SMA

$10.61

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