Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (LOMA) Financial Ratios
7 years of historical data (2019–2025) · Basic Materials · Construction Materials
EV/EBITDA
↑
12.10
↑+1293% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.87
30Y Low0.0·High1.5
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 0.01
30Y Low0.0·High0.0
P/B Ratio
↓
1.94
↑+78736% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.00
30Y Low0.0·High0.0
ROE
↓
3.0%
↑-80% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.4%
30Y Low3%·High62%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.55
↑+73% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.90
30Y Low0.0·High1.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LOMA Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima trades at 76.2x earnings, 131052% above its 5-year average of 0.1x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 223%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $827M | $802M | $790M | $733M | $932M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.6B | $293.1B | $167.5B | $319.5B | $66.7B | $5.7B | $10.9B | $13.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 76.21 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 63.33 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 6.11 | 6.73 |
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LOMA EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's enterprise value stands at 12.1x EBITDA, 1293% above its 5-year average of 0.9x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 10% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.30 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.19 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.10 | 1.50 | 0.99 | 1.55 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.29 | 0.73 |
| EV / EBIT | 24.77 | 3.08 | 0.54 | 1.83 | 0.58 | 0.06 | 0.35 | 1.10 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 3.29 | 3.04 | 0.47 | 0.12 | — | — |
LOMA Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima earns an operating margin of 9.6%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 14.8% to 9.6% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 3.0% is modest. ROIC of 6.2% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.8% | 21.8% | 26.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 31.6% | 30.3% | 27.3% |
| Operating Margin | 9.6% | 9.6% | 15.2% | 14.8% | 17.4% | 22.0% | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.8% | 2.8% | 22.0% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 8.9% | 27.3% | 10.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 3.0% | 3.0% | 21.5% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 38.1% | 61.6% | 19.8% |
| ROA | 1.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 25.7% | 36.5% | 10.4% |
| ROIC | 6.2% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 14.7% | 44.8% | 65.6% | 29.1% | 18.7% |
| ROCE | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.3% | 16.6% | 50.8% | 76.9% | 36.8% | 24.1% |
LOMA Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.5x, which is manageable (36% below the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $291.6B ($301.3B total debt minus $9.8B cash). Interest coverage of just 1.4x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.51 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.03 | 1.60 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.28 | 0.71 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.27 | 0.21 | 0.50 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.50 | 1.50 | 0.98 | 1.54 | 0.25 | 0.04 | 0.27 | 0.68 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 3.26 | 3.03 | 0.46 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.41 | 1.41 | 5.27 | 1.28 | 2.82 | 28.06 | 1826.57 | 5.28 |
LOMA Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.44x means Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.48x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.09x to 1.44x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 0.97 | 1.15 | 0.92 | 0.58 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.56 | 0.27 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.08 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.66 | 1.56 | 2.19 | 1.14 | 0.95 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 4.13 | 11.31 | 18.04 | 10.30 | 7.95 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 42.16 | 31.14 | 34.14 | 16.01 | 7.00 | 18.01 | 16.37 |
LOMA Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima returns 0.0% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 0.0% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 1.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.2% | — | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | 5.1% | — |
| Payout Ratio | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | 842.7% | 1124.8% | — | 0.1% | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.3% | 1792.7% | 55193.9% | 1245.4% | 752.6% | 5058.5% | 4552.8% | 560.7% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 3662.1% | 12713.2% | 17805.2% | 6036.2% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 42.7% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.2% | 42.7% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $117M | $117M | $117M | $117M | $118M | $119M | $119M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LOMA with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LOMAYou | $1B | 76.2 | 12.1 | — | 21.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5 |
 CX | $2B | 1.9 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 31.4% | 10.0% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2.6 |
 USLM | $3B | 24.3 | 15.8 | 31.8 | 48.8% | 42.4% | 23.8% | 48.5% | 0.0 |
 MLM | $37B | 32.4 | 19.5 | 37.6 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
 VMC | $39B | 37.3 | 19.1 | 34.6 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
 EXP | $7B | 17.1 | 14.1 | 35.2 | 28.3% | 24.3% | 28.9% | 14.8% | 3.0 |
 BCPC | $5B | 34.9 | 20.6 | 30.7 | 35.7% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 0.7 |
 CAT | $459B | 52.4 | 36.5 | 44.6 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
 CMI | $99B | 35.0 | 21.0 | 41.5 | 25.3% | 11.5% | 23.0% | 16.1% | 1.6 |
 URI | $67B | 27.9 | 11.8 | 101.9 | 35.4% | 24.7% | 28.4% | 12.4% | 2.3 |
 GNRC | $16B | 103.8 | 35.9 | 61.1 | 38.3% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.8 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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LOMA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LOMA stock.
What is Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's P/E ratio?
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's current P/E ratio is 76.2x. The historical average is 0.1x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's EV/EBITDA?
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's current EV/EBITDA is 12.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 0.8x.
What is Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's ROE?
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's return on equity (ROE) is 3.0%. The historical average is 21.9%.
Is LOMA stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima is trading at a P/E of 76.2x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's dividend yield?
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's current dividend yield is 0.00% with a payout ratio of 0.0%.
What are Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's profit margins?
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima has 21.8% gross margin and 9.6% operating margin.
How much debt does Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima have?
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.