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What is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina PB Ratio?
Loma Negra Cia Industria ArgentinaLOMA -2.41%76 PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates LOMA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks worse than 67.09% on this metric.
LOMA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 2.18 Max: 40.94
Current: 1.72
During the past 12 years, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's highest PB Ratio was 40.94. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 2.18.
LOMA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 67.09% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs LOMA: 1.72
During the past 12 months, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 36.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 43.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 79.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 108.30% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina was 268.00% per year. The lowest was 43.60% per year. And the median was 112.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (NYSE:LOMA) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina PB Ratio Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina PB Ratio 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's PB Ratio falls into.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a PB Ratio of 1.53 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 40.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #267 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's PB Ratio too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current PB Ratio of 1.53 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 40.94. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 1.53 is 30.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #267 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #267 out of 398 companies for PB Ratio. This places Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 1.53 is 30.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 40.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 PB Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.17, based on 398 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current PB Ratio of 1.53 is 30.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. 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 $6.37, compared to a current price of $11.34 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 30.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.17. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 17, 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 $11.34 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.37.
GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOMA:
PB Ratio: 1.53 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: $6.37 vs. price of $11.34 (78% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% above the Building Materials median (#267 of 398)
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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