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Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima
(NYSE:LOMA)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$12.50
▲(7.02% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/10/26
Overall score is held back mainly by thin/normalized profitability and volatile cash flow quality, despite a comparatively solid balance sheet and modest revenue growth. Technical signals are neutral and do not add strong support, while the very high P/E further weighs on the score.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Resilience
Manageable leverage (D/E ~0.28) and an expanding equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports funding for maintenance capex and working capital in an energy‑intensive industry, reducing refinancing pressure amid Argentina's macro volatility and improving shock absorption.
Negative Factors
Thin Net Profitability
A low net margin (~2.5% TTM) leaves limited room to absorb higher energy or input costs in a fuel‑intensive sector. Thin profitability weakens retained earnings generation, constrains reinvestment capacity, and increases sensitivity to cyclical demand swings in construction and infrastructure spending.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Resilience
Manageable leverage (D/E ~0.28) and an expanding equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports funding for maintenance capex and working capital in an energy‑intensive industry, reducing refinancing pressure amid Argentina's macro volatility and improving shock absorption.
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Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima (LOMA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.41B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)326.56K
Price to Earnings (P/E)52.5
Beta (1Y)0.74
Revenue Growth-8.04%
EPS Growth-72.35%
CountryUS
Employees2,885
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryConstruction Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)336.30
Shares Outstanding116,696,630
10 Day Avg. Volume345,950
30 Day Avg. Volume326,561
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.84
Price to Book (P/B)2.05
Price to Sales (P/S)2.22
P/FCF Ratio-53.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.50Price Target Upside24.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$670.90M
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima, operating through its various subsidiaries across Argentina, is a key player in the manufacturing and supply of cement and an array of associated building materials. The company's multifac...
How the Company Makes Money
LOMA makes money mainly by producing and selling construction materials, with revenue driven by volumes sold and pricing in its served markets. Its core revenue stream is the sale of cement to distributors, retailers, and construction/industrial c...
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 06, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call indicates a positive outlook with strong sequential improvements in industry volume and stable EBITDA margins despite a challenging economic environment. Cost management, reduced net debt, and increased cash generation are notable achievements. However, significant decreases in top line performance and volume contractions across various segments highlight ongoing challenges.Positive Updates
Strong Sequential Improvement in Industry Volume
Industry volume increased by 25% sequentially, indicating a recovery past the most challenging period.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Top Line and Cement Business Performance
The top line decreased by 21.2% mainly due to lower cement dispatches, with the cement, masonry cement, and lime segment declining by 21% in revenues.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Sequential Improvement in Industry Volume
Industry volume increased by 25% sequentially, indicating a recovery past the most challenging period.
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Company Guidance
During the Loma Negra Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call, key guidance and metrics were highlighted by CEO Sergio Faifman and CFO Marcos Gradin. The company reported a 25% sequential increase in industry volume, although it remained below the previous year's level. Revenue decreased by 21.2% to ARS 180.7 billion, primarily due to lower cement dispatches, while consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $55 million or ARS 43 billion, reflecting an 18.5% year-over-year decline. The EBITDA margin stood at 24%, improving by 78 basis points year-over-year, despite seasonal factors like higher energy costs affecting margins. Net debt was reduced to $177 million, achieving a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.03x, down from 1.4x at the end of 2023. The company has also been focusing on cost management, especially in energy usage, and experienced a significant shift towards renewable energy, which comprised 66% of its energy mix, up from 39% the previous year.Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
41
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 829.94B | 988.07B | 699.18B | 919.31B | 984.19B | 446.87B |
| Gross Profit | 182.35B | 215.54B | 186.98B | 230.63B | 265.78B | 141.24B |
| EBITDA | 180.96B | 210.70B | 370.58B | 244.85B | 205.71B | 138.75B |
| Net Income | 39.24B | 27.48B | 153.81B | 22.44B | 13.15B | 39.95B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.08T | 1.90T | 1.41T | 1.39T | 631.83B | 204.24B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 46.79B | 31.40B | 8.55B | 14.66B | 15.29B | 10.27B |
| Total Debt | 308.97B | 301.33B | 174.09B | 329.60B | 68.00B | 5.50B |
| Total Liabilities | 874.99B | 827.02B | 615.21B | 750.46B | 270.76B | 63.00B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.21T | 1.07T | 793.34B | 640.75B | 360.46B | 140.92B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 20.65B | -40.66B | 50.98B | 105.20B | 142.78B | 47.67B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 85.74B | 32.60B | 124.72B | 185.16B | 212.68B | 91.29B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -54.37B | -77.72B | -72.89B | -78.01B | -31.99B | -53.65B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 803.86M | 68.52B | -48.27B | -89.47B | -168.05B | -53.14B |
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Technical Analysis
Negative
11.68
Price Trends
11.44
Negative
11.11
Positive
11.07
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.07
Positive
46.90
Neutral
44.86
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LOMA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 11.68 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 11.52, above the 50-day MA of 11.44, and above the 200-day MA of 11.07, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.90 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 44.86 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for LOMA.
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Risk Analysis
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima disclosed 59 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $2.17B | 14.39 | 20.25% | 1.12% | 9.84% | -12.68% | |
72 Outperform | $3.21B | 16.78 | 18.35% | 0.94% | 2.67% | 4.16% | |
70 Outperform | $19.66B | 39.96 | 3.40% | 0.74% | 5.01% | -67.33% | |
67 Neutral | $1.09B | 18.43 | 14.22% | 5.46% | 16.65% | -3.36% | |
65 Neutral | $6.61B | 15.60 | 28.27% | 0.47% | 2.13% | -4.85% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
52 Neutral | $1.41B | 52.46 | 3.73% | ― | -8.04% | -72.35% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima Corporate Events
Loma Negra Posts Stronger First-Quarter 2026 Profit in Unaudited Results
May 8, 2026
On May 8, 2026, Loma Negra filed a Form 6-K in the United States presenting its unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The filing shows first-quarter net revenues of ARS 218.7 billion, b...
Loma Negra Posts Stronger Margins and Higher Profit in First Quarter 2026
May 5, 2026
In a Form 6-K filed on May 5, 2026, Loma Negra reported first-quarter 2026 results showing modest top-line growth and stronger profitability despite a still-fragile demand backdrop in Argentina’s construction sector. Net revenues rose 1.1% y...
Loma Negra Delivers Higher Profit and Margins in 1Q26 Amid Subdued Construction Demand
May 4, 2026
For the first quarter of 2026, covering the period ended March 31 and reported on May 4, Loma Negra posted net sales of Ps. 218.7 billion, up 1.1% year on year, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA rising 5.1% to Ps. 54.6 billion and margin improving...
Loma Negra Files 2025 Form 20-F with U.S. SEC
Apr 28, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Loma Negra announced it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, which includes the company’s audited financial stat...
Loma Negra Shareholders Approve 2025 Results, Build Dividend Reserve and Renew Governance at April 23 Meeting
Apr 24, 2026
At an ordinary shareholders’ meeting held remotely on April 23, 2026, Loma Negra’s investors approved the 2025 annual report and financial statements, endorsed management’s performance, and decided to allocate ARS 23,584,613 thou...
Loma Negra Overhauls Board and Audit Committee After Mass Director Resignations
Apr 6, 2026
On April 6, 2026, Loma Negra reported a sweeping change in its boardroom, disclosing the resignation of Chairman Paulo Sergio de Oliveira Diniz and five other directors, which left the board unable to function under the company’s bylaws. Wit...
Loma Negra Reports Change of Control at Indirect Parent After Intercement Reorganization
Apr 6, 2026
On April 6, 2026, Loma Negra reported a major change in the ownership structure of its indirect controlling shareholder, Intercement Participações, following the implementation of a court-approved Judicial Reorganization Plan. At an extr...
Loma Negra Clarifies Amended Share Pledge Amid InterCement Reorganization
Apr 1, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Loma Negra reported that its board had received notice from its direct controlling shareholder Intercement Trading e Inversiones Argentina S.L. about an amendment and restatement of the share pledge agreement originally signed o...
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