UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:USLM • US9119221029

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+5.84 (+4.37%)
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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.

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1. USLM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • USLM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years USLM has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 19.72%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • USLM's Return On Equity of 21.29% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • USLM has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.01%. This is amongst the best in 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 8.82%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
USLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 36.03%, 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 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
USLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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
  • 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.
USLM Yearly Shares OutstandingUSLM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
USLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • USLM has an Altman-Z score of 51.10. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • USLM's Altman-Z score of 51.10 is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 51.1
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC11.24%
USLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • USLM has a Current Ratio of 19.27. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 19.27, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 17.96 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 17.96, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 19.27
Quick Ratio 17.96
USLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
  • Looking at the last year, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.31% in the last year.
  • 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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.62% yearly.
  • USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.82%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.73%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
USLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
USLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. USLM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.86, the valuation of USLM can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.89), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
  • USLM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.13.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.86
Fwd PE 25.13
USLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • USLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USLM is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.09
EV/EBITDA 19.81
USLM Per share dataUSLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • USLM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%

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5. USLM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • USLM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.29.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, USLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -16.63%.
  • USLM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • As USLM did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
USLM Yearly Dividends per shareUSLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • USLM pays out 5.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.12%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
USLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M
USLM Dividend Payout.USLM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USLM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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USLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL

NASDAQ:USLM (4/17/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 139.492 +0.03 (+0.02%)

139.46

+5.84 (+4.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners31.54%
Inst Owner Change0.73%
Ins Owners0.99%
Ins Owner Change1.03%
Market Cap4.00B
Revenue(TTM)372.73M
Net Income(TTM)134.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target140.76 (0.93%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio3.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.63%
DP5.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date02-20
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)12.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.86
Fwd PE 25.13
P/S 10.73
P/FCF 39.09
P/OCF 24.24
P/B 6.34
P/tB 6.34
EV/EBITDA 19.81
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY3.98%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY2.56%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY4.13%
SpS13
BVpS22
TBVpS22
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)0.83
Graham Number48.0804 (-65.52%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 51.1
F-Score6
WACC11.24%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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 Y18.82%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
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 8 / 10 to USLM.


What is the valuation status of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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 29.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.34.


How financially healthy is UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?

The financial health rating of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 9 / 10.