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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:USLM - Nasdaq - US9119221029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

88.39  +1.62 (+1.87%)

Premarket: 91 +2.61 (+2.95%)

Fundamental Rating

7

USLM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. USLM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. USLM is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year USLM was profitable.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
USLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years USLM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
USLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

USLM's Return On Assets of 20.04% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
USLM has a better Return On Equity (21.87%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.95%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USLM is below the industry average of 20.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(18.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.04%
ROE 21.87%
ROIC 18.95%
ROA(3y)16.44%
ROA(5y)14.23%
ROE(3y)18.33%
ROE(5y)15.98%
ROIC(3y)15.83%
ROIC(5y)14.04%
USLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 34.26%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.32%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
USLM has a better Gross Margin (45.32%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 39.32%
PM (TTM) 34.26%
GM 45.32%
OM growth 3Y17.04%
OM growth 5Y15.58%
PM growth 3Y20.51%
PM growth 5Y15.78%
GM growth 3Y13.11%
GM growth 5Y11.59%
USLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USLM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USLM has more shares outstanding
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.
USLM Yearly Shares OutstandingUSLM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
USLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

USLM has an Altman-Z score of 36.84. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 36.84, USLM belongs to the best 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 36.84
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC9.06%
USLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

USLM has a Current Ratio of 20.92. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 20.92, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 19.28 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 19.28, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 20.92
Quick Ratio 19.28
USLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.65%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, USLM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.47% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)44.65%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%54.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%21.87%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
USLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USLM.
USLM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.33), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.32
Fwd PE N/A
USLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of USLM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: USLM is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.65
EV/EBITDA 15.1
USLM Per share dataUSLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.26%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of USLM dropped by -23.90% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.42.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.26, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%

5.2 History

The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -49.18%.
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)-49.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
USLM Yearly Dividends per shareUSLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

USLM pays out 5.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.25%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
USLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
USLM Dividend Payout.USLM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USLM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL

NASDAQ:USLM (4/22/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 91 +2.61 (+2.95%)

88.39

+1.62 (+1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)01-30 2025-01-30
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30
Inst Owners27.82%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.3%
Market Cap2.53B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %4.59%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.18%
DP5.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-21 2025-02-21 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.32
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 7.96
P/FCF 25.65
P/OCF 20.07
P/B 5.08
P/tB 5.08
EV/EBITDA 15.1
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY3.9%
OCF(TTM)4.4
OCFY4.98%
SpS11.1
BVpS17.39
TBVpS17.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.04%
ROE 21.87%
ROCE 23.74%
ROIC 18.95%
ROICexc 40.18%
ROICexgc 40.18%
OM 39.32%
PM (TTM) 34.26%
GM 45.32%
FCFM 31.04%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 113.43%
Cap/Sales 8.63%
Interest Coverage 739.19
Cash Conversion 84.53%
Profit Quality 90.6%
Current Ratio 20.92
Quick Ratio 19.28
Altman-Z 36.84
F-Score8
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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)44.65%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%54.95%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%21.87%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.24%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.98%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y36.59%
OCF growth 3Y31.29%
OCF growth 5Y21.8%