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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:USLM - Nasdaq - US9119221029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

113.8  +1.53 (+1.36%)

After market: 113.8 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, USLM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. USLM was compared to 12 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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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.
USLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

USLM's Return On Assets of 18.95% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 20.84%, USLM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (17.96%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USLM is significantly below the industry average of 19.95%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.60%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(17.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.95%
ROE 20.84%
ROIC 17.96%
ROA(3y)13.66%
ROA(5y)12.33%
ROE(3y)15.48%
ROE(5y)14.01%
ROIC(3y)13.6%
ROIC(5y)12.32%
USLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.59%, 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 Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
USLM has a Operating Margin of 37.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.56%, 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 Gross Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.19%
PM (TTM) 32.59%
GM 43.56%
OM growth 3Y11.27%
OM growth 5Y17%
PM growth 3Y14.7%
PM growth 5Y14.22%
GM growth 3Y7.28%
GM growth 5Y11.62%
USLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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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.
USLM has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
USLM Yearly Shares OutstandingUSLM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
USLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

USLM has an Altman-Z score of 43.85. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM has a better Altman-Z score (43.85) than 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 43.85
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC9.91%
USLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 18.10 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 18.10, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 16.62, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 18.1
Quick Ratio 16.62
USLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.17%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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 14.26% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.17%
EPS 3Y37.68%
EPS 5Y30.11%
EPS Q2Q%60.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.74%
Revenue growth 3Y20.52%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
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.
USLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
USLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.89, the valuation of USLM can be described as expensive.
USLM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.51. USLM is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.89
Fwd PE N/A
USLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
USLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. USLM is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.32
EV/EBITDA 21.57
USLM Per share dataUSLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.17%, which is pretty low.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.42.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.17, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.17%

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
USLM Yearly Dividends per shareUSLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

5.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.48%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
USLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M 40M 60M
USLM Dividend Payout.USLM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USLM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL

NASDAQ:USLM (1/30/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 113.8 0 (0%)

113.8

+1.53 (+1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)10-30 2024-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)01-30 2025-01-30
Inst Owners28.22%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.87%
Market Cap3.25B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.17%
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.18%
DP5.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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 RankSector Rank
PE 32.89
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 10.73
P/FCF 38.32
P/OCF 28.29
P/B 6.86
P/tB 6.86
EV/EBITDA 21.57
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY3.04%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.97
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)4.02
OCFY3.53%
SpS10.61
BVpS16.59
TBVpS16.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.95%
ROE 20.84%
ROCE 22.42%
ROIC 17.96%
ROICexc 36.42%
ROICexgc 36.42%
OM 37.19%
PM (TTM) 32.59%
GM 43.56%
FCFM 27.99%
ROA(3y)13.66%
ROA(5y)12.33%
ROE(3y)15.48%
ROE(5y)14.01%
ROIC(3y)13.6%
ROIC(5y)12.32%
ROICexc(3y)18.28%
ROICexc(5y)16.69%
ROICexgc(3y)18.28%
ROICexgc(5y)16.69%
ROCE(3y)16.99%
ROCE(5y)15.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.34%
OM growth 3Y11.27%
OM growth 5Y17%
PM growth 3Y14.7%
PM growth 5Y14.22%
GM growth 3Y7.28%
GM growth 5Y11.62%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector 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 43.85
F-Score8
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)135.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.42%
Profit Quality(3y)76.68%
Profit Quality(5y)90.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.17%
EPS 3Y37.68%
EPS 5Y30.11%
EPS Q2Q%60.27%
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 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%19.43%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y43.29%
EBIT growth 3Y34.1%
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%