LOMA vs. DESP

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

LOMA (Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima) and DESP (Despegar.com, Corp.) are both stocks. LOMA operates in Building Materials (Basic Materials), while DESP operates in Travel Services (Consumer Cyclical). At a 0.25 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

LOMA vs. DESP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (LOMA) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

LOMA

• 1D: -1.35%
• 1M: -0.27%
• YTD: -15.14%
• 6M: -8.80%
• 1Y: -9.02%
• 3Y*: 21.52%
• 5Y*: 17.14%
• 10Y*: —

DESP

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

LOMA vs. DESP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
LOMA Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima	-15.14%	8.46%	68.41%	21.03%	26.57%	8.46%	-16.62%	-29.74%	-51.69%	6.42%
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	1.30%	103.49%	84.41%	-47.60%	-23.58%	-4.97%	8.62%	-54.84%	-10.78%

Correlation

The correlation between LOMA and DESP is 0.25, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.14
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.23
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 1, 2017	0.25

The correlation between LOMA and DESP shifts across timeframes, from 0.14 (3 years) to 0.25 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) LOMA : $829.94B DESP : $774.06M
Gross Profit (TTM) LOMA : $182.35B DESP : $565.92M
EBITDA (TTM) LOMA : $174.03B DESP : $169.77M

Return for Risk

LOMA vs. DESP — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

LOMA

LOMA Risk / Return Rank: 35
LOMA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 36
LOMA Sortino Ratio Rank: 36
LOMA Omega Ratio Rank: 35
LOMA Calmar Ratio Rank: 36
LOMA Martin Ratio Rank: 34

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

LOMA vs. DESP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (LOMA) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	LOMA	DESP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.16	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.19	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.02	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.21	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.47	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LOMA	DESP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.16	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.38	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.05	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	LOMA	DESP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-87.17%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-42.87%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-48.26%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-48.26%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-32.89%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-57.05%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	19.15%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LOMA	DESP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.89%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	30.25%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	58.07%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	45.87%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	55.19%	—	—

Dividends

LOMA vs. DESP - Dividend Comparison

Neither LOMA nor DESP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
LOMA Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	14.64%	15.68%	0.00%	4.23%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both LOMA and DESP in my portfolio?

LOMA and DESP have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.