UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:USLM • US9119221029
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-1.44 (-1.03%)
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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
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- USLM's Return On Assets of 19.72% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of USLM (21.29%) is better than 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 8.82%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of USLM (36.03%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- USLM's Gross Margin of 48.94% is amongst the best of 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 | 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
- USLM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
- 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
- USLM has an Altman-Z score of 51.10. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- USLM has a better Altman-Z score (51.10) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 51.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC11.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- USLM has a Current Ratio of 19.27. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- USLM has a Current ratio of 19.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 17.96 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 17.96, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.96 |
3. USLM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.16%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 36.12% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.31%.
- USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.32% yearly.
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.
- USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.73% yearly.
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
- 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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.55, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- USLM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.89. USLM is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USLM.
- USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.50), we can say USLM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USLM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: USLM is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.81 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)0.82
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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -16.63%.
- USLM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 5.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.12%
EPS Next 2Y16.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
USLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:USLM (4/20/2026, 12:49:39 PM)
138.02
-1.44 (-1.03%)
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 Cap3.96B
Revenue(TTM)372.73M
Net Income(TTM)134.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target140.76 (1.99%)
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 | 29.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.87 | ||
| P/S | 10.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.99 | ||
| P/B | 6.27 | ||
| P/tB | 6.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.81 |
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY4.02%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY4.17%
SpS13
BVpS22
TBVpS22
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number48.0804 (-65.16%)
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 | 51.1 |
F-Score6
WACC11.24%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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 29.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.27.
How financially healthy is UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?
The financial health rating of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 9 / 10.