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What is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Debt-to-Equity?
Loma Negra Cia Industria ArgentinaLOMA +0.20%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates LOMA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Building Materials companies, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks better than 59.2% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
LOMA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.34 Max: 5.86
Current: 0.24
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina was 5.86. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.34.
LOMA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 59.2% of 375
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs LOMA: 0.24
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Building Materials subindustry, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #153 out of 375 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 5.86. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 0.24 is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #153 out of 375 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #153 out of 375 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 0.24 is 31.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 5.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.35, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 31.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.53, compared to a current price of $10.07 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 31.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.35. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.07 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.53.
GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOMA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $7.53 vs. price of $10.07 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% below the Building Materials median (#153 of 375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina SA is a cement producer in Argentina. The Group is engaged in the production and distribution of cement, masonry cement, concrete, limestone, and aggregates, operates a railway concession to provide transportation services, and is also engaged in the industrial waste recycling business. The company operates in five segments: Cement, masonry cement, and lime; Concrete; Rail services; Aggregates; and Others. The majority of its revenue derives from Cement, masonry cement, and lime segments.
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