Loma Negra Cia Industria ArgentinaLOMA -0.69%74 ROA % is 8.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 12.49. GuruFocus rates LOMA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks worse than 51.34% on this metric.
LOMA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 12.49 Max: 36.51
Current: 2.24
During the past 12 years, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's highest ROA % was 36.51%. The lowest was 1.26%. And the median was 12.49%.
LOMA's ROA % is ranked worse than 51.34% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs LOMA: 2.24
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (NYSE:LOMA) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ROA % Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA) has a ROA % of 8.39% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 12.49. Over the past decade, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROA % has ranged from 1.26 to 36.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #211 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROA % too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current ROA % of 8.39% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 12.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 36.51. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.35. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 8.39% is 257% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #211 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ranks #211 out of 411 companies for ROA %. This places Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.35. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 8.39% is 257% above this benchmark. Historically, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's own ROA % has ranged from 1.26 to 36.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.49 vs. the industry median of 2.35, 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 ROA % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.35, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current ROA % of 8.39% is 257% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current ROA % is 8.39%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 12.49. 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 $6.36, compared to a current price of $11.56 — trading 81.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.39%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 12.49 and 257% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.35. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current ROA % is 8.39% 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 81.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.36.
GuruFocus considers Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOMA:
ROA %: 8.39% (33% below median its 10-year median of 12.49)
GF Value™: $6.36 vs. price of $11.56 (81.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257% above the Building Materials median (#211 of 411)
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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