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Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima

Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima

NYSE•LOMA
CEO: Mr. Sergio Damian Faifman
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Construction Materials
Listing Date: 2017-11-01
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; Railroad; 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 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 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 Argentina Sociedad Limitada.
Contact Information
Boulevard Cecilia Grierson 355, 4th Floor, Buenos Aires, C1107CPG, Argentina
54-11-4319-3048
www.lomanegra.com
Market Cap
$1.31B
P/E (TTM)
29.9
24.8
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$14.17
52W Low
$7.04
52W Range
59%
5.7
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 6-year fundamentals
Average • 5.7 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2019-2024

Financial Dashboard

Q2 2025 Data

Revenue

$151.98M+3.18%
4-Quarter Trend

EPS

$0.01-93.30%
4-Quarter Trend

FCF

-$35.11M+1106.87%
4-Quarter Trend

2024 Annual Earnings Highlights

Key Highlights

Net Profit Massive Surge Net profit reached Ps. 153.63B in 2024, marking a massive 628.8% increase over Ps. 21.08B recorded in 2023.
Gross Margin Expansion Gross margin expanded 166 basis points to 26.7% in 2024, driven by lower cost structure impacts relative to revenue.
Net Debt Significantly Reduced Consolidated net debt significantly reduced to Ps. 162.35B by year-end 2024 from Ps. 306.25B in 2023, improving leverage.
Market Share Maintained Maintained leading cement market share at 44.4% in Argentina, supported by nationwide integrated production facilities.

Risk Factors

Extreme Argentine Inflation Persistent high inflation (117.8% in 2024) erodes purchasing power and increases operational cost uncertainty across segments.
FX Volatility and Controls Significant foreign currency debt exposure (Ps. 178.10B in liabilities) faces adverse impact from peso depreciation and capital controls.
Construction Demand Downturn Cement dispatch dropped 24% year-on-year in 2024 due to construction slowdown, hitting lowest level reported since 2009.
Railway Concession Expiry Ferrosur Roca concession expiry in September 2025 creates uncertainty regarding future logistics costs and operational continuity.

Outlook

GDP Stabilization Forecast IMF projects Argentine GDP stabilization and 5.0% growth in 2025 and 2026, potentially fostering construction sector recovery.
Energy Matrix Diversification Advanced sustainability goals, achieving 57.5% renewable electricity usage in 2024, exceeding regulatory requirements for energy matrix.
Capital Expenditure Focus Capital expenditures reduced significantly after L’Amalí expansion, focusing on maintenance and mandatory 25kg bag compliance projects.
Labor Law Modernization Impact New Bases Law aims to modernize labor regulations, potentially reducing litigation contingencies for employers moving forward.

Peer Comparison

Revenue (TTM)

Braskem S.A.BAK
$13.54B
+10.5%
Ferroglobe PLCGSM
$1.37B
-16.9%
Compass Minerals International, Inc.CMP
$1.23B
+7.3%

Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.ASM
46.9%
+15.1 pp
Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.CPAC
39.0%
+1.2 pp
Oil-Dri Corporation of AmericaODC
27.8%
-1.2 pp

Key Metrics

Symbol
Market Cap
P/E (TTM)
ROE (TTM)
Debt to Assets
LOMA$1.31B29.97.8%16.7%
BAK$996.21M-0.9180.8%71.6%
ODC$777.45M10.621.6%10.2%

Long-Term Trends

Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-7.5%
Growth Under Pressure
4Q Net Income CAGR
-75.0%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
50%
Cash Flow Needs Attention

Research & Insights

Reports
All Years

  • Form 20-F - FY 2024

    Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Apr 29, 2025|
    Revenue: $763.75M+65.6%
    |
    EPS: $7.20+7363.4%
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  • Form 20-F - FY 2023

    Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Apr 29, 2024|
    Revenue: $1.43B-6.6%
    |
    EPS: $0.30+71.3%
    Miss

  • Form 20-F - FY 2022

    Period End: Dec 31, 2022|Filed: Apr 27, 2023|
    Revenue: $3.45B+1.1%
    |
    EPS: $0.39-84.7%
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  • Form 20-F/A - FY 2021

    Period End: Dec 31, 2021|Filed: Mar 22, 2023|
    Revenue: $4.34B+611.3%
    |
    EPS: $3.28+20.5%
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  • Form 20-F/A - FY 2021

    Period End: Dec 31, 2021|Filed: Dec 28, 2022|Refer to amended data

  • Form 20-F - FY 2021

    Period End: Dec 31, 2021|Filed: Apr 29, 2022|Refer to amended data

  • Form 20-F - FY 2020

    Period End: Dec 31, 2020|Filed: Apr 30, 2021|
    Revenue: $890.00M-12.8%
    |
    EPS: $3.97+538.5%
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