What is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Net Margin %?
Loma Negra Cia Industria ArgentinaLOMA +1.75%72 Net Margin % is 18.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 8.15. GuruFocus rates LOMA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks better than 50.61% on this metric.
LOMA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 8.15 Max: 27.27
Current: 4.63
LOMA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.61% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs LOMA: 4.63
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (NYSE:LOMA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Net Margin % Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Net 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 Net Margin % Chart
For the Building Materials subindustry, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Net 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.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a Net Margin % of 18.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 8.15. Over the past decade, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 27.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #201 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Net Margin % too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Net Margin % of 18.75% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 8.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 27.27. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 18.75% is 314.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #201 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #201 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 18.75% is 314.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 27.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.15 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % of 18.75% is 314.8% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Net Margin % is 18.75%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 8.15. 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 $6.25, compared to a current price of $11.64 — trading 86.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.75%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 8.15 and 314.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current Net Margin % is 18.75% 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 $11.64 is trading 86.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25.
GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOMA:
Net Margin %: 18.75% (130% above median its 10-year median of 8.15)
GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $11.64 (86.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 314.8% above the Building Materials median (#201 of 407)
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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