LOMA (Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


LOMA Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina SA LOMA
74 GF Score
Price $11.80
GF Value $6.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Moat Score?

Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina LOMA +0.34% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates LOMA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Building Materials companies, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks better than 93.81% on this metric.

Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has Narrow Moat: Loma Negra has a discernible moat due to its market position in Argentina's cement industry and some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong brand loyalty, significant regulatory barriers, or proprietary technology to enhance its moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina  (NYSE:LOMA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Moat Score Related Terms

LOMA vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #27 out of 436 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Moat Score too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #27 out of 436 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has a GF Score™ 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 Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #27 out of 436 companies for Moat Score. This places Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $6.24, compared to a current price of $11.80 — trading 89.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 $11.80 is trading 89.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.24. GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LOMA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $6.24 vs. price of $11.80 (89.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges 8LN:GermanyLOMA:Argentina
Address Cecilia Grierson 355, Piso 4, 4th Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1107CPG
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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