UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:USLM - US9119221029 - Common Stock
127.63 USD
-0.15 (-0.12%)
127.63 USD
0 (0%)
Overall USLM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated USLM against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making USLM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. USLM is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make USLM suitable for growth and quality investing!
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.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
USLM has a better Return On Assets (20.63%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.24%, USLM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.83%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.47%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 35.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
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.
USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM has a Gross Margin of 47.29%. This is amongst the best in 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 | 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USLM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USLM has less 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 53.21 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM's Altman-Z score of 53.21 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 | 53.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC9.9%
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.
USLM has a Current ratio of 21.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 20.37, USLM belongs to the best 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.39% over the past year.
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!
Measured over the past years, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average per year.
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 14.34% on average per year.
USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.27, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USLM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.98, the valuation of USLM can be described as rather expensive.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. USLM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 14.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 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 -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 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
127.63
-0.15 (-0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change-0.86%
Market Cap3.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (-0.1%)
Short Float %4.18%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
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)19.05%
PT rev (3m)19.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.98 | ||
| P/S | 10.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.19 | ||
| P/B | 6.49 | ||
| P/tB | 6.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.73 |
EPS(TTM)4.36
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)3.73
FCFY2.92%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY4.13%
SpS12.3
BVpS19.67
TBVpS19.67
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.9
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%
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 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 | 53.21 |
F-Score8
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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 Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
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 Year43.7%
EBIT Next 3Y21.74%
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%