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LOMA · NYSE · United States · Cement, Hydraulic
In shortLoma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−15.1% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 13.6% | 74/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 21.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.02× | 18/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.22× | 99/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 4.6% | 38/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.34× | 4/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 115.9% | 0/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 4.3% | 70/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 22.7% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 130.0% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
ARS millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 165,401 | 613,784 | 1,367,390 | 1,337,143 | 1,135,109 |
| Cost of revenue | 85,345 | 305,631 | 718,413 | 688,685 | 512,198 |
| Gross profit | 37,038 | 141,241 | 265,778 | 230,627 | 186,981 |
| Selling, general & admin | 10,157 | 38,390 | 84,838 | 84,200 | 73,175 |
| Operating income | 10,031 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Interest expense | 8,688 | 8,135 | 173,356 | 159,671 | 82,523 |
| Pre-tax income | 25,042 | 98,948 | 74,615 | 37,931 | 249,552 |
| Income tax | 11,116 | 60,465 | 62,362 | 16,850 | 95,925 |
| Net income | 33,375 | 39,950 | 13,147 | 22,441 | 153,810 |
| Diluted EPS | ARS56.00 | ARS21.67 | ARS3.31 | ARS38.46 | ARS263.61 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 596 | 592 | 585 | 584 | 583 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Apr 29, 2025