UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:USLM - Nasdaq - US9119221029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
USLM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 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. While showing a medium growth rate, USLM is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.95%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM has a better Return On Equity (20.84%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (17.90%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROIC | 17.9% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 32.59%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.19%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 43.56%, 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.59% | ||
| GM | 43.56% |
OM growth 3Y17.04%
OM growth 5Y15.58%
PM growth 3Y20.51%
PM growth 5Y15.78%
GM growth 3Y13.11%
GM growth 5Y11.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
USLM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 37.21 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 37.21, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 37.21 |
ROIC/WACC2
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 18.10 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of USLM (18.10) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 18.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 16.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.02% 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 32.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, USLM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.02%
EPS 3Y42.55%
EPS 5Y32.48%
EPS Q2Q%56.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%21.87%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.81, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 29.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. USLM is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of USLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.26%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of USLM dropped by -40.68% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.69.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.26, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -13.18%.
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)-13.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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
90.48
-3.37 (-3.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.82%
Inst Owner Change3.93%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.63%
Market Cap2.59B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio2.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.18%
DP5.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 8.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.5 | ||
| P/B | 5.45 | ||
| P/tB | 5.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.73 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.97
FCFY3.28%
OCF(TTM)4.02
OCFY4.45%
SpS10.61
BVpS16.59
TBVpS16.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROCE | 22.42% | ||
| ROIC | 17.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 36.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.3% | ||
| OM | 37.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.59% | ||
| GM | 43.56% | ||
| FCFM | 27.99% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Rank | Sector 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 | 37.21 |
F-Score8
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC2
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)45.02%
EPS 3Y42.55%
EPS 5Y32.48%
EPS Q2Q%56.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%21.87%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y43.29%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A