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We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to USLM. USLM was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. USLM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. USLM is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, USLM could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- USLM had positive earnings in the past year.
- USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years USLM has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- USLM's Return On Assets of 20.02% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM has a Return On Equity of 21.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- USLM's Return On Invested Capital of 19.39% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 9.37%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.39%) for USLM is above the 3 year average (15.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.7% | ||
| ROIC | 19.39% |
ROA(3y)16.44%
ROA(5y)14.23%
ROE(3y)18.33%
ROE(5y)15.98%
ROIC(3y)15.83%
ROIC(5y)14.04%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.83%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
- USLM has a Operating Margin of 41.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 48.15%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.83% | ||
| GM | 48.15% |
OM growth 3Y17.04%
OM growth 5Y15.58%
PM growth 3Y20.51%
PM growth 5Y15.78%
GM growth 3Y13.11%
GM growth 5Y11.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USLM is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- USLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 47.95 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 47.95, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- USLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 47.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC10.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- USLM has a Current Ratio of 19.02. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- USLM's Current ratio of 19.02 is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM has a Quick Ratio of 17.78. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 17.78, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.36%, which is quite impressive.
- USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.47% yearly.
- USLM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.27%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.36%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%14.07%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.85 indicates a quite expensive valuation of USLM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, USLM is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.53, the valuation of USLM can be described as expensive.
- USLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, USLM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of USLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.08, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.18, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -48.40%.
- USLM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- USLM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 5.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.04%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL / USLM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for USLM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to USLM.
What is the valuation status of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is expected to grow by 23.41% in the next year.
Is the dividend of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL sustainable?
The dividend rating of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.04%.