ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.40%.
As of today (2026-06-29), Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's WACC % is 10.45%. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROIC % is 3.17% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (NYSE:LOMA) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's WACC % is 10.45%. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROIC % is 3.17% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ROIC % Related Terms
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina ROIC % 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 ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROIC % of 4.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors.
Is Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROIC % too high?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current ROIC % is 4.40%. The Building Materials industry median ROIC % is 3.46. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 4.40% is 27.2% above this industry median. 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 ROIC % compare to CRH and VMC?
Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's ROIC % of 4.40% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.46. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's value of 4.40% is 27.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROIC % among Building Materials companies is 3.46, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current ROIC % of 4.40% is 27.2% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROIC % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina's current ROIC % is 4.40%. 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 ROIC % is 4.40% and 27.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.46. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loma Negra Cia Industria Argentina (LOMA), the current ROIC % is 4.40% 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:
ROIC %: 4.40%
GF Value™: $6.36 vs. price of $11.56 (81.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% above the Building Materials median
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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