UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM)
US9119221029 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to USLM. USLM was compared to 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year USLM was profitable.
In the past year USLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years USLM has always been profitable.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of USLM (18.95%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
USLM has a Return On Equity (20.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (17.97%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
USLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.61%. This is significantly below the industry average of 19.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.61%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(17.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROIC | 17.97% |
ROA(3y)13.66%
ROA(5y)12.33%
ROE(3y)15.47%
ROE(5y)14%
ROIC(3y)13.61%
ROIC(5y)12.32%
1.3 Margins
USLM has a Profit Margin of 32.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.19%, 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.
The Gross Margin of USLM (43.56%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.59% | ||
| GM | 43.56% |
OM growth 3Y11.19%
OM growth 5Y17%
PM growth 3Y14.73%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3Y7.27%
GM growth 5Y11.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
USLM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been increased compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 51.31 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 51.31, USLM belongs to the top 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 51.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC9.45%
2.3 Liquidity
USLM has a Current Ratio of 18.10. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
USLM's Current ratio of 18.10 is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM has a Quick Ratio of 16.62. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 16.62, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 18.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 16.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for USLM have decreased strongly by -71.17% in the last year.
USLM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.73% yearly.
Looking at the last year, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.17%
EPS 3Y-19.62%
EPS 5Y-5.73%
EPS Q2Q%-67.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.74%
Revenue growth 3Y20.52%
Revenue growth 5Y14.27%
Sales Q2Q%19.43%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 38.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of USLM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, USLM is valued more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% 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 | 44.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.15%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, USLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -13.18%.
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)-13.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
5.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
USLM's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP5.48%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL
NASDAQ:USLM (12/20/2024, 8:00:01 PM)
After market: 133.5 +0.55 (+0.41%)132.95
-0.79 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.22%
Inst Owner Change378.25%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change-1.49%
Market Cap3.80B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.98%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.18%
DP5.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 12.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.05 | ||
| P/B | 8.02 | ||
| P/tB | 8.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.89 |
EPS(TTM)3.45
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.97
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)4.02
OCFY3.03%
SpS10.61
BVpS16.59
TBVpS16.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROCE | 22.42% | ||
| ROIC | 17.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 36.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.44% | ||
| OM | 37.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.59% | ||
| GM | 43.56% | ||
| FCFM | 27.99% |
ROA(3y)13.66%
ROA(5y)12.33%
ROE(3y)15.47%
ROE(5y)14%
ROIC(3y)13.61%
ROIC(5y)12.32%
ROICexc(3y)18.29%
ROICexc(5y)16.7%
ROICexgc(3y)18.29%
ROICexgc(5y)16.7%
ROCE(3y)16.99%
ROCE(5y)15.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.34%
OM growth 3Y11.19%
OM growth 5Y17%
PM growth 3Y14.73%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3Y7.27%
GM growth 5Y11.6%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 124.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.92% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 18.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 16.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 51.31 |
F-Score8
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)135.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.42%
Profit Quality(3y)76.73%
Profit Quality(5y)90.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.17%
EPS 3Y-19.62%
EPS 5Y-5.73%
EPS Q2Q%-67.87%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.74%
Revenue growth 3Y20.52%
Revenue growth 5Y14.27%
Sales Q2Q%19.43%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y43.3%
EBIT growth 3Y34%
EBIT growth 5Y33.69%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y172.33%
FCF growth 3Y11.86%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y107.27%
OCF growth 3Y16.35%
OCF growth 5Y18.95%