Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (NYSE:LOMA) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina had a gross margin of 26.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Gross Margin % Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % Chart
For the Building Materials subindustry, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a Gross Margin % of 26.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.11. Over the past decade, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.62 to 31.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #244 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Gross Margin % too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Gross Margin % of 26.07% is near median its 10-year median of 26.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.62 to a high of 31.61. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 26.07% is 0.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #244 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #244 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 26.07% is 0.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.62 to 31.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.11 vs. the industry median of 26.18, 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 Gross Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.18, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Gross Margin % of 26.07% is 0.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Gross Margin % is 26.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.11. 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 $6.26, compared to a current price of $11.56 — trading 84.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.11 and 0.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current Gross Margin % is 26.07% as of Mar. 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 $11.56 is trading 84.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.26.
GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOMA:
Gross Margin %: 26.07% (near median its 10-year median of 26.11)
GF Value™: $6.26 vs. price of $11.56 (84.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% below the Building Materials median (#244 of 395)
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 Business Description
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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