UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:USLM • US9119221029

108.55 USD
+1.55 (+1.45%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
108.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:10:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to USLM. USLM was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. USLM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. USLM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year USLM was profitable.
  • USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years USLM 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • USLM has a better Return On Assets (20.02%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.70%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • USLM has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.39%) than 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 9.19%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
USLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of USLM (35.83%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.92%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • USLM has a better Gross Margin (48.15%) 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 3Y17.04%
OM growth 5Y15.58%
PM growth 3Y20.51%
PM growth 5Y15.78%
GM growth 3Y13.11%
GM growth 5Y11.59%
USLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USLM is creating value.
  • USLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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 39.80. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • USLM has a Altman-Z score of 39.80. 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 39.8
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC10.73%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 19.02 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying 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.
  • USLM's Quick ratio of 17.78 is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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

EPS 1Y (TTM)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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

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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USLM.
  • USLM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. USLM is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, USLM is valued on the expensive side.
  • USLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.24
Fwd PE 21.99
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 ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USLM is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.84
EV/EBITDA 15.3
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.22%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.16, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, USLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -48.40%.
  • USLM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • USLM pays out 5.04% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 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 (2/6/2026, 8:10:01 PM)

After market: 108.55 0 (0%)

108.55

+1.55 (+1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners31.32%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.3%
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (17.46%)
Short Float %3.75%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%
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 23.24
Fwd PE 21.99
P/S 8.52
P/FCF 29.84
P/OCF 19.67
P/B 5.16
P/tB 5.16
EV/EBITDA 15.3
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY3.35%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY5.08%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)4.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 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 39.8
F-Score8
WACC10.73%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y5.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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 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 6 / 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 9 / 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%.