UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:USLM • US9119221029

114.16 USD
+0.19 (+0.17%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
114.16 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, USLM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, USLM could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • USLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years USLM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

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.
  • USLM's Return On Equity of 21.70% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (19.23%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.02%
ROE 21.7%
ROIC 19.23%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
USLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • USLM has a Profit Margin of 35.83%. 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.
  • USLM has a better Operating Margin (41.92%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of USLM (48.15%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.92%
PM (TTM) 35.83%
GM 48.15%
OM growth 3Y22.22%
OM growth 5Y13.96%
PM growth 3Y23.26%
PM growth 5Y15.45%
GM growth 3Y18%
GM growth 5Y10.57%
USLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
USLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • USLM has an Altman-Z score of 42.17. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • USLM has a Altman-Z score of 42.17. This is amongst the best in 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 42.17
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC10.41%
USLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 19.02, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • USLM has a Quick Ratio of 17.78. 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 17.78, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 19.02
Quick Ratio 17.78
USLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.44% 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 36.12% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.31% in the last year.
  • 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)23.44%
EPS 3Y42.94%
EPS 5Y36.12%
EPS Q2Q%14.33%
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 a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.08% yearly.
  • USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.54%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
USLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
USLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USLM.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as USLM.
  • USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.12, the valuation of USLM can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USLM is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, USLM is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.45
Fwd PE 23.12
USLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • USLM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USLM is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.38
EV/EBITDA 16.42
USLM Per share dataUSLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates USLM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.28
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.21%, which is pretty low.
  • USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.07.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.21, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.21%

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
USLM Yearly Dividends per shareUSLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 5.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.04%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M
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 (2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 114.16 0 (0%)

114.16

+0.19 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners31.32%
Inst Owner Change-3.74%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.28%
Market Cap3.27B
Revenue(TTM)372.73M
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (11.69%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio5.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.21%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-20
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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.45
Fwd PE 23.12
P/S 8.96
P/FCF 31.38
P/OCF 20.69
P/B 5.43
P/tB 5.43
EV/EBITDA 16.42
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4.32%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY3.19%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY4.83%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)4.28
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number47.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.02%
ROE 21.7%
ROCE 24.29%
ROIC 19.23%
ROICexc 43.21%
ROICexgc 43.21%
OM 41.92%
PM (TTM) 35.83%
GM 48.15%
FCFM 28.55%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y22.22%
OM growth 5Y13.96%
PM growth 3Y23.26%
PM growth 5Y15.45%
GM growth 3Y18%
GM growth 5Y10.57%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector 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 42.17
F-Score8
WACC10.41%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.44%
EPS 3Y42.94%
EPS 5Y36.12%
EPS Q2Q%14.33%
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.31%
Revenue growth 3Y16.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.32%
Sales Q2Q%9.84%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.54%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.57%
EBIT growth 3Y42.3%
EBIT growth 5Y34.84%
EBIT Next Year31.51%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y37.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL / USLM FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for USLM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to USLM.


What is the valuation status of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (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 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is expected to grow by 5.71% in the next year.


Is the dividend of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL sustainable?

The dividend rating of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.04%.