Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima (8LN) Stock Price & Analysis
8LN Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 7.75 - EUR 8.05
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 7.65 - EUR 11.40
- Previous Close
- EUR 7.90
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 1.00B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 1.52B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 28.85B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 305.89B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 36.9
- Beta
- 0.41
- Next Earnings
- Mar 10, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.07
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Balance Sheet
Lower leverage and the removal of remaining structured debt maturities improve financial flexibility over the coming quarters. This reduces refinancing pressure, supports continued investment in operations, and gives Loma Negra greater resilience if construction demand recovers unevenly.
Resilient Cement Economics
Higher EBITDA per tonne indicates that pricing and operating discipline are offsetting part of the volume weakness. Sustained unit economics would support cash generation and preserve profitability across Loma Negra’s core cement franchise as demand gradually normalizes.
Operating Cash Flow Recovery
The return to positive operating cash flow strengthens internal funding capacity and reduces dependence on external financing. Although cash conversion remains moderate, the improvement shows that working-capital management and lower tax payments are supporting liquidity through a volatile demand environment.
Bears Say
Weak And Uncertain Volumes
Lower cement volumes directly pressure fixed-cost absorption and limit revenue growth in the company’s main business. Management’s expectation of a gradual, non-linear recovery means utilization and earnings may remain uneven over the next several quarters rather than improving consistently.
Margin Compression From Costs
Eroding EBITDA margins indicate that higher operating expenses are absorbing the benefit of pricing and limiting earnings conversion. Continued depreciation, freight, packaging, maintenance and wage pressures could keep profitability subdued even if revenue growth resumes.
Loss-making Adjacent Segments
Negative margins in concrete and aggregates weaken the contribution of Loma Negra’s downstream portfolio and dilute the strength of its core cement business. Persistent losses would constrain consolidated returns and require further pricing, cost control, or volume improvement to repair profitability.
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Company Description
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima, operating through its various subsidiaries across Argentina, is a key player in the manufacturing and supply of cement and an array of associated building materials. The company's multifaceted operations are categorized into distinct business units, encompassing Cement, Masonry Cement and Lime, Concrete, Rail Services, and Aggregates, alongside other complementary activities. It provides a wide range of construction essentials, including masonry cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and lime. These products are supplied to diverse clients such as wholesale distributors, concrete manufacturers, and various industrial customers, primarily supporting the construction sector. In addition to its material offerings, Loma Negra also manages rail transportation services and is involved in processing and recycling industrial waste to be used as fuel. The company markets its product portfolio under well-recognized brand names like Loma Negra, San Martín, Plasticor, Cacique Plus, Cacique Max, Loma Negra Plus, and Lomax. Founded in 1926, Loma Negra is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and operates as a subsidiary of InterCement Trading e Inversiones S.A.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Sergio Damian Faifman
- Employees
- 2,885
- Website
- www.lomanegra.com
- Address
- Boulevard Cecilia Grierson 355, Buenos Aires, BA, C1107CPG, AR
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima (8LN) Earnings & Revenues
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8LN Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentNeutral
The call presented a balanced picture: financial and balance-sheet metrics showed meaningful improvement (positive net income swing, sharply lower FX losses, improved operating cash flow, stronger EBITDA per tonne, and a healthier leverage profile with no near-term structured maturities). However, operating performance was mixed — volumes lagged (impacted by weather and delayed projects), consolidated EBITDA slipped and margins compressed amid rising costs (depreciation, packaging, freight, wages). Some segments (concrete and aggregates) remain loss-making despite material margin improvements. Management emphasized cost discipline, operational efficiency, and cautious optimism for a gradual recovery in H2.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| Technical Analysis | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |
