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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

101.138  -1.1 (-1.08%)

Fundamental Rating

8

Overall USLM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated USLM against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making USLM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. USLM is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make USLM a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

USLM had positive earnings in the past year.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years USLM has been profitable.
In the past 5 years USLM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

USLM has a better Return On Assets (20.59%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Return On Equity of 22.64% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
USLM has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.83%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.83%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.59%
ROE 22.64%
ROIC 19.83%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 35.73%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.23%, 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 Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 47.30%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.23%
PM (TTM) 35.73%
GM 47.3%
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, USLM has less shares outstanding
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 2024 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 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 36.52 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM has a better Altman-Z score (36.52) 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 36.52
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC10.42%
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 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

USLM has a Current Ratio of 15.29. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
USLM has a better Current ratio (15.29) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 14.20 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
USLM has a Quick ratio of 14.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 15.29
Quick Ratio 14.2
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 2024 100M 200M 300M

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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 49.91%, which is quite impressive.
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.47% yearly.
USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.83%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.91%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%52.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.83%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%27.29%

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 14.34% yearly.
USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.67%
Revenue Next 2Y17.36%
Revenue Next 3Y15.26%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
USLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.08, USLM is valued on the expensive side.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USLM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
USLM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.79, USLM is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USLM.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.08
Fwd PE 19.79
USLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

USLM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USLM indicates a rather cheap valuation: USLM is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.15
EV/EBITDA 16.08
USLM Per share dataUSLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

USLM's 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 14.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.24%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.05, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.24, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.24%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

4.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP4.99%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
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 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 (7/14/2025, 3:26:58 PM)

101.138

-1.1 (-1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30
Inst Owners29.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap2.90B
Analysts43.33
Price Target107.1 (5.89%)
Short Float %3.74%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.24%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP4.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (0.06)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.08
Fwd PE 19.79
P/S 8.58
P/FCF 28.15
P/OCF 20.94
P/B 5.44
P/tB 5.44
EV/EBITDA 16.08
EPS(TTM)4.2
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY5.05%
FCF(TTM)3.59
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY4.78%
SpS11.78
BVpS18.59
TBVpS18.59
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.59%
ROE 22.64%
ROCE 24.84%
ROIC 19.83%
ROICexc 42.82%
ROICexgc 42.82%
OM 41.23%
PM (TTM) 35.73%
GM 47.3%
FCFM 30.49%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 146.14%
Cap/Sales 10.51%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.68%
Profit Quality 85.34%
Current Ratio 15.29
Quick Ratio 14.2
Altman-Z 36.52
F-Score8
WACC10.42%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)49.91%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%52.28%
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.83%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%27.29%
Revenue Next Year21.67%
Revenue Next 2Y17.36%
Revenue Next 3Y15.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y52.24%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year38.81%
EBIT Next 3Y19.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y104.91%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y79.73%
OCF growth 3Y31.29%
OCF growth 5Y21.8%