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Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA)

Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/01/2025: LOMA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

4 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $14.62

1 Year Target Price $14.62

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$14.62 Target price
52w Low $7.04
Current$12.19
52w High $14.17

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 21.33%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.60B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 203.17
1Y Target Price 14.62
Price to earnings Ratio 203.17
1Y Target Price 14.62
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 7.04 - 14.17
Updated Date 12/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 7.04 - 14.17
Updated Date 12/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.06

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.78
Actual -0.0244

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.51%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.63%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.11%
Return on Equity (TTM) 1.05%

Valuation

Trailing PE 203.17
Forward PE 9.92
Enterprise Value 1705009777
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 1705009777
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.89
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 99.35
Shares Outstanding 116696630
Shares Floating 249048113
Shares Outstanding 116696630
Shares Floating 249048113
Percent Insiders 0.01
Percent Institutions 22.83

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Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Loma Negra was founded in 1926 in Argentina by Alfredo Fortabat. It is a leading cement producer in Argentina, growing through acquisitions and expansions to become a major player in the construction materials industry.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Cement: Production and sale of various types of cement used in construction.
  • Aggregates: Production and sale of aggregates, including crushed stone and sand, used in concrete and road construction.
  • Concrete: Production and sale of ready-mix concrete for various construction projects.
  • Railroad: Operates a railroad line primarily used for the transportation of cement and aggregates. This provides logistic support to the cement business

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company has a board of directors and an executive management team. The organizational structure is typical for a publicly traded company, with various departments responsible for operations, finance, sales, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Loma Negra Cement: Main product. High quality cement and is a leading brand in the Argentinan construction industry. Competitors include Holcim Argentina (Not US Stock)
  • L'Amali Concrete: Ready-mix concrete solutions. Competitors include local Argentinan concrete suppliers (Not US Stock).
  • Loma Negra Aggregates: Aggregates for road building and construction. Competitors include local Argentinan aggregate suppliers (Not US Stock).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The Argentinian construction industry experiences cyclical growth depending on infrastructure investment, economic conditions, and housing demands. Challenges include high inflation and economic instability.

Positioning

Loma Negra holds a leading market position in Argentina's cement industry due to its established brand, extensive distribution network, and production capacity. They have vertically integrated operations that provide some insulation to the market conditions. Competitors are local players.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for the construction materials industry in Argentina is estimated to be several billion USD annually. Loma Negra aims to maintain its dominant position and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Leading market position in Argentina
  • Established brand reputation
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Vertically integrated operations

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to Argentinian economic instability
  • Dependence on the construction industry
  • High inflation environment

Opportunities

  • Infrastructure development projects
  • Increased housing demand
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Technological innovation in production

Threats

  • Economic recession in Argentina
  • Increased competition
  • Currency devaluation
  • Government regulations

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CEMEX (CX)

Competitive Landscape

Loma Negra is the major cement producer, but CEMEX is also a competitor that has facilities in Argentina.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Loma Negra's growth has been tied to Argentina's economic cycles, with periods of rapid expansion and contractions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates are not readily available but depends on recovery of Argentina's economy.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on operational efficiency improvements and technological upgrades.

Summary

Loma Negra is a leading cement producer in Argentina, but it is heavily dependent on the Argentinian economy. The company's vertically integrated operations offer some protection against market volatility. Future growth is tied to infrastructure development and the overall stability of the Argentinian economy. Economic instability and currency devaluation remain key challenges.

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About Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2017-11-01
Vice-President of Board & CEO Mr. Sergio Damian Faifman
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Building Materials
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

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. The company also provides rail transportation services; and treats and recycles industrial waste for use as fuel and raw material. It markets its products under the Loma Negra, San Martín, Plasticor, Cacique Plus, Cacique Max, Loma Negra Plus, and Lomax brands. The company was incorporated in 1926 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima operates as a subsidiary of Intercement Trading E Inversiones Argentina Sociedad Limitada.