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
- In the past year USLM was profitable.
- USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of USLM (19.72%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.01%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.01%) for USLM is above the 3 year average (17.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 36.03%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- USLM has a Operating Margin of 42.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
- USLM's Gross Margin of 48.94% is amongst the best of 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.
- USLM has more shares outstanding than it did 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
- USLM has an Altman-Z score of 49.82. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of USLM (49.82) is better 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 | 49.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC10.97%
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 better Quick ratio (17.96) than 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
- USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.16%, 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 36.12% on average per year.
- USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.31%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.17, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USLM.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as USLM.
- USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.60, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USLM.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USLM.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68, USLM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 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 | 38.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of USLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.11
PEG (5Y)0.81
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.
- USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.38.
- 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- USLM pays out 5.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.12%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
USLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
136.24
+0.52 (+0.38%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change1.03%
Market Cap3.91B
Revenue(TTM)372.73M
Net Income(TTM)134.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target140.76 (3.32%)
Short Float %4.98%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.63%
DP5.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
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)10.4%
PT rev (3m)10.4%
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 | 29.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.6 | ||
| P/S | 10.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.68 | ||
| P/B | 6.19 | ||
| P/tB | 6.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.23 |
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY3.62%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY4.22%
SpS13
BVpS22
TBVpS22
PEG (NY)5.11
PEG (5Y)0.81
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 | 49.82 |
F-Score6
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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.
What is the profitability of USLM stock?
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 29.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.19.
How financially healthy is UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?
The financial health rating of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 9 / 10.