126.7 USD
-0.55 (-0.43%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to USLM. USLM was compared to 13 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 is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make USLM suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
USLM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year USLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years USLM has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
USLM has a Return On Assets of 20.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of USLM (21.70%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
USLM has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.39%. 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 9.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.39%) for USLM is above the 3 year average (15.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.7% | ||
| ROIC | 19.39% |
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 better Profit Margin (35.83%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of USLM (41.92%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM has a Gross Margin of 48.15%. 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 | 41.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.83% | ||
| GM | 48.15% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USLM is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been increased compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 46.50 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 46.50, USLM belongs to the best 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 | 46.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC10.79%
2.3 Liquidity
USLM has a Current Ratio of 19.02. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
USLM has a Current ratio of 19.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM has a Quick Ratio of 17.78. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of USLM (17.78) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.36%, 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.
USLM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.27%.
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)31.36%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%14.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.05% on average per year.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.91, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.66, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USLM.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. USLM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
USLM's 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)1.19
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 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
USLM pays out 5.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.04%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
NASDAQ:USLM (12/26/2025, 8:20:00 PM)
126.7
-0.55 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.34%
Inst Owner Change4.36%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-1.05%
Market Cap3.63B
Revenue(TTM)364.85M
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (0.63%)
Short Float %4.14%
Short Ratio6.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.98%
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)-4.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.5%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.66 | ||
| P/S | 9.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.96 | ||
| P/B | 6.03 | ||
| P/tB | 6.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.48 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY2.87%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY4.35%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number46.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.7% | ||
| ROCE | 24.29% | ||
| ROIC | 19.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.58% | ||
| OM | 41.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.83% | ||
| GM | 48.15% | ||
| FCFM | 28.55% |
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 Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 219.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 46.5 |
F-Score8
WACC10.79%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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)31.36%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%14.07%
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.57%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year46.97%
EBIT Next 3Y19.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.44%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y85.63%
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 10 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for USLM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 27.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.03.
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.