UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:USLM • US9119221029
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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.
1. USLM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year USLM was profitable.
- In the past year USLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- USLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- USLM has a Return On Assets of 19.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM has a Return On Equity of 21.29%. This is amongst the best in 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.
- USLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.93%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.95%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.93%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 36.03%, USLM belongs to the best 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.
- USLM has a better Operating Margin (42.35%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
- USLM has a better Gross Margin (48.94%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. USLM Health Analysis
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.
- USLM has more 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
- An Altman-Z score of 48.56 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- USLM has a Altman-Z score of 48.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 48.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC11.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 19.27 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 19.27, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- USLM has a Quick Ratio of 17.96. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- USLM has a better Quick ratio (17.96) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.96 |
3. USLM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.16% over the past year.
- USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.12% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 17.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.32% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. USLM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.27, the valuation of USLM can be described as expensive.
- USLM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, the valuation of USLM can be described as rather expensive.
- USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.88, USLM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- USLM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USLM is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as USLM.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.65 |
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 12.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
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.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.18, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
132.02
+2.52 (+1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners31.54%
Inst Owner Change0.73%
Ins Owners0.99%
Ins Owner Change1.03%
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)372.73M
Net Income(TTM)134.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target140.76 (6.62%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio3.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-02-20 (0.06)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.79 | ||
| P/S | 10.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.94 | ||
| P/B | 6 | ||
| P/tB | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.65 |
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY4.36%
SpS13
BVpS22
TBVpS22
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number48.0804 (-63.58%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 48.56 |
F-Score6
WACC11.29%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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 28.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.
How financially healthy is UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?
The financial health rating of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 9 / 10.