UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:USLM • US9119221029
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This USLM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. USLM Profitability Analysis
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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.72%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- USLM has a Return On Equity of 21.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (19.01%) is better than 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 8.83%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.93%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.72% | ||
| ROE | 21.29% | ||
| ROIC | 19.01% |
ROA(3y)18.89%
ROA(5y)16.15%
ROE(3y)20.71%
ROE(5y)17.92%
ROIC(3y)17.93%
ROIC(5y)15.63%
1.3 Margins
- USLM has a Profit Margin of 36.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of USLM (42.35%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
- USLM has a Gross Margin of 48.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.03% | ||
| GM | 48.94% |
OM growth 3Y22.22%
OM growth 5Y13.96%
PM growth 3Y23.26%
PM growth 5Y15.45%
GM growth 3Y18%
GM growth 5Y10.57%
2. USLM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USLM is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, USLM has more shares outstanding
- USLM has more shares outstanding than it did 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
- USLM has an Altman-Z score of 44.45. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 44.45, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for USLM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 44.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC11.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 19.27 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- USLM has a better Current ratio (19.27) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 17.96 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- USLM has a Quick ratio of 17.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.96 |
3. USLM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.16% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 36.12% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.31% in the last year.
- USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.16%
EPS 3Y42.94%
EPS 5Y36.12%
EPS Q2Q%13.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.31%
Revenue growth 3Y16.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.32%
Sales Q2Q%9.84%
3.2 Future
- USLM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.08% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. USLM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.40, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- USLM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USLM.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USLM.
- USLM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- USLM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USLM is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.62
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. USLM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, 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 -16.63%.
- 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)-16.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 5.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.12%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
USLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
123.31
+3.3 (+2.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners31.54%
Inst Owner Change-3.72%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change1.03%
Market Cap3.54B
Revenue(TTM)372.73M
Net Income(TTM)134.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (3.4%)
Short Float %1.76%
Short Ratio5.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.63%
DP5.12%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-20 2026-02-20 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.03%
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)-6.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.12%
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)4.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)12.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.98 | ||
| P/S | 9.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.43 | ||
| P/B | 5.6 | ||
| P/tB | 5.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.77 |
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY4.67%
SpS13
BVpS22
TBVpS22
PEG (NY)4.62
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number48.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.72% | ||
| ROE | 21.29% | ||
| ROCE | 24.01% | ||
| ROIC | 19.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.65% | ||
| OM | 42.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.03% | ||
| GM | 48.94% | ||
| FCFM | 27.44% |
ROA(3y)18.89%
ROA(5y)16.15%
ROE(3y)20.71%
ROE(5y)17.92%
ROIC(3y)17.93%
ROIC(5y)15.63%
ROICexc(3y)33.16%
ROICexc(5y)27.54%
ROICexgc(3y)33.16%
ROICexgc(5y)27.54%
ROCE(3y)22.65%
ROCE(5y)19.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.41%
OM growth 3Y22.22%
OM growth 5Y13.96%
PM growth 3Y23.26%
PM growth 5Y15.45%
GM growth 3Y18%
GM growth 5Y10.57%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 248.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1349.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 19.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 44.45 |
F-Score6
WACC11.33%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)168.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)153.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.96%
Profit Quality(3y)81.53%
Profit Quality(5y)79.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.16%
EPS 3Y42.94%
EPS 5Y36.12%
EPS Q2Q%13.18%
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.31%
Revenue growth 3Y16.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.32%
Sales Q2Q%9.84%
Revenue Next Year21.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.37%
EBIT growth 3Y42.3%
EBIT growth 5Y34.84%
EBIT Next Year47.95%
EBIT Next 3Y21.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.72%
FCF growth 3Y39.67%
FCF growth 5Y19.8%
OCF growth 1Y30.91%
OCF growth 3Y36.86%
OCF growth 5Y23.01%
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL / USLM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for USLM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to USLM.
What is the valuation status of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 5.71% 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 5.12%.