UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:USLM - US9119221029 - Common Stock
117.42 USD
+1.35 (+1.16%)
Taking everything into account, USLM scores 8 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 is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make USLM a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.02%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of USLM (21.70%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (19.39%) is better 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 9.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 35.83%, 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 Profit Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
USLM's Operating Margin of 41.92% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
USLM has a Gross Margin of 48.15%. This is amongst the best in 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 | 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%
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.
USLM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
USLM has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 42.88 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM's Altman-Z score of 42.88 is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 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 | 42.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC10.48%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 17.78 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.36%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
USLM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.27%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.36%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%14.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.17% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
USLM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USLM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say USLM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USLM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
USLM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
USLM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.20%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.99.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, USLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
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
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 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
NASDAQ:USLM (11/19/2025, 10:41:34 AM)
117.42
+1.35 (+1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.33%
Inst Owner Change4.34%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-1.05%
Market Cap3.36B
Revenue(TTM)364.85M
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (8.58%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio5.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)19.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.78 | ||
| P/S | 9.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.28 | ||
| P/B | 5.58 | ||
| P/tB | 5.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.76 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY3.1%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY4.7%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number46.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 42.88 |
F-Score8
WACC10.48%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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)31.36%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
EPS Next Y23.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.27%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%14.07%
Revenue Next Year22.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.29%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
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 8 / 10 to USLM.
What is the valuation status for 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 10 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for USLM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is 25.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.58.
What is the expected EPS growth for UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) is expected to grow by 23.41% in the next year.