130.44 USD
+3.15 (+2.47%)
130.44 USD
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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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. USLM is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes USLM very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
USLM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year USLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years USLM has been profitable.
In the past 5 years USLM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
USLM has a Return On Assets of 20.02%. This is amongst the best in 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.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.39%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 9.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
USLM has a better Profit Margin (35.83%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.92%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
USLM's Gross Margin of 48.15% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
| 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
USLM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
USLM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, USLM has more shares outstanding
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 47.77 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM has a better Altman-Z score (47.77) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 | 47.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC10.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 19.02 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 19.02, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 17.78 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of USLM (17.78) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.36% over the past year.
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.47% yearly.
Looking at the last year, USLM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.27%.
USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.95% yearly.
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
USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.17% yearly.
USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.05% yearly.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.73, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.42, the valuation of USLM can be described as expensive.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USLM is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.08 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.09.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, USLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -48.40%.
USLM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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%
130.44
+3.15 (+2.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.32%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.3%
Market Cap3.74B
Revenue(TTM)364.85M
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (-2.25%)
Short Float %4.27%
Short Ratio6.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.98%
Max EPS beat(2)10.29%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.42 | ||
| P/S | 10.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.64 | ||
| P/B | 6.2 | ||
| P/tB | 6.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.08 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY3.48%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY3.78%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY2.79%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY4.23%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham Number46.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.7% | ||
| ROCE | 24.29% | ||
| ROIC | 19.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.58% | ||
| OM | 41.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.83% | ||
| GM | 48.15% | ||
| FCFM | 28.55% |
ROA(3y)16.44%
ROA(5y)14.23%
ROE(3y)18.33%
ROE(5y)15.98%
ROIC(3y)15.83%
ROIC(5y)14.04%
ROICexc(3y)25.43%
ROICexc(5y)22.04%
ROICexgc(3y)25.43%
ROICexgc(5y)22.04%
ROCE(3y)19.83%
ROCE(5y)17.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.03%
OM growth 3Y17.04%
OM growth 5Y15.58%
PM growth 3Y20.51%
PM growth 5Y15.78%
GM growth 3Y13.11%
GM growth 5Y11.59%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 219.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 47.77 |
F-Score8
WACC10.83%
ROIC/WACC1.79
Cap/Depr(3y)125.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.72%
Profit Quality(3y)83.68%
Profit Quality(5y)93.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.36%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%14.07%
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.57%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year46.97%
EBIT Next 3Y19.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.44%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y85.63%
OCF growth 3Y31.29%
OCF growth 5Y21.8%
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%.