129.93 USD
+2.64 (+2.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 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 is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes USLM very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year USLM was profitable.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
USLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.70%, USLM belongs to the best 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 9.37%.
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
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'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 better Gross Margin (48.15%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
| 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USLM has less shares outstanding
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
USLM has an Altman-Z score of 46.70. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM's Altman-Z score of 46.70 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 | 46.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC10.81%
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.
The Current ratio of USLM (19.02) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 17.78 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of USLM (17.78) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 17.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.36% over the past year.
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.47% yearly.
Looking at the last year, USLM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.27%.
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)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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of USLM.
USLM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. USLM is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.32, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USLM.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, USLM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of USLM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: USLM is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
USLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. USLM is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.88
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.20, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
USLM pays out 5.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.04%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
NASDAQ:USLM (1/9/2026, 11:29:08 AM)
129.93
+2.64 (+2.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.32%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.3%
Market Cap3.72B
Revenue(TTM)364.85M
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (-1.87%)
Short Float %4.27%
Short Ratio6.27
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-DateN/A
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.32 | ||
| P/S | 10.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.55 | ||
| P/B | 6.18 | ||
| P/tB | 6.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.57 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY3.8%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY2.8%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY4.25%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.88
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 | 46.7 |
F-Score8
WACC10.81%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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 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 10 / 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 23.41% 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%.