Loma Negra Cia Industria ArgentinaLOMA +5.21%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 25.25. GuruFocus rates LOMA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks worse than 55.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LOMA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 25.25 Max: 122.08
Current: 4.01
During the past 12 years, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 122.08%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 25.25%.
LOMA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 55.67% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.06
vs LOMA: 4.01
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (NYSE:LOMA) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
LOMA vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.80% mean?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.80% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 25.25. Over the past decade, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.25 to 122.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #221 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.80% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 25.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 122.08. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 14.80% is 192.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #221 out of 397 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #221 out of 397 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 14.80% is 192.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.25 to 122.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.25 vs. the industry median of 5.06, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Building Materials companies is 5.06, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.80% is 192.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.80%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 25.25. 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 $6.27, compared to a current price of $11.52 — trading 83.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.80%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 25.25 and 192.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.06. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.80% 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 $11.52 is trading 83.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.27.
GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOMA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.80% (41% below median its 10-year median of 25.25)
GF Value™: $6.27 vs. price of $11.52 (83.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.5% above the Building Materials median (#221 of 397)
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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