UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:USLM - US9119221029 - Common Stock
134.35 USD
-0.78 (-0.58%)
134.35 USD
0 (0%)
USLM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. USLM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. USLM is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make USLM a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years USLM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
USLM has a Return On Assets of 20.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of USLM (22.24%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.63%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.83%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.24% | ||
| ROIC | 19.63% |
ROA(3y)16.44%
ROA(5y)14.23%
ROE(3y)18.33%
ROE(5y)15.98%
ROIC(3y)15.83%
ROIC(5y)14.04%
1.3 Margins
USLM's Profit Margin of 35.57% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.11%, 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 Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
USLM has a better Gross Margin (47.29%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.57% | ||
| GM | 47.29% |
OM growth 3Y17.04%
OM growth 5Y15.58%
PM growth 3Y20.51%
PM growth 5Y15.78%
GM growth 3Y13.11%
GM growth 5Y11.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USLM is creating value.
USLM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
USLM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
USLM has an Altman-Z score of 56.07. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM's Altman-Z score of 56.07 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 56.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
USLM has a Current Ratio of 21.75. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of USLM (21.75) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 20.37 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 20.37, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 21.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 20.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.39%, 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 21.97% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.39%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%17.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%19.55%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.17% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.81, the valuation of USLM can be described as expensive.
USLM's Price/Earnings 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of USLM.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than USLM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of USLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.09, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.18, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -48.40%.
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)-48.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
5.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
134.35
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.33%
Inst Owner Change1.92%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.86%
Market Cap3.85B
Revenue(TTM)352.26M
Net Income(TTM)125.29M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (-5.1%)
Short Float %4.01%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.03%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)19.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.21 | ||
| P/S | 10.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.46 | ||
| P/B | 6.83 | ||
| P/tB | 6.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.97 |
EPS(TTM)4.36
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)3.73
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY3.93%
SpS12.3
BVpS19.67
TBVpS19.67
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number43.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.24% | ||
| ROCE | 24.59% | ||
| ROIC | 19.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 42.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.98% | ||
| OM | 41.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.57% | ||
| GM | 47.29% | ||
| FCFM | 30.32% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 181.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 21.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 20.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 56.07 |
F-Score8
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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)44.39%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%17.58%
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%19.55%
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y47.06%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year46.97%
EBIT Next 3Y19.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y107.3%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y83.67%
OCF growth 3Y31.29%
OCF growth 5Y21.8%
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL / USLM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for USLM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to USLM.
What is the valuation status for USLM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?
UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for USLM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 30.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.83.
What is the expected EPS growth for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is expected to grow by 23.41% in the next year.