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USLM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 would make USLM suitable 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years USLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.02%, USLM belongs to the best 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.
- 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's Profit Margin of 35.83% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- USLM has a Operating Margin of 41.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.15%, USLM belongs to the top 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 | 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USLM is still creating some 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.
- USLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- USLM has an Altman-Z score of 46.38. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- USLM has a better Altman-Z score (46.38) than 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 46.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC10.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 19.02 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 19.02, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a Quick ratio of 17.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, USLM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.47% on average per year.
- 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
- USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.17% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.05% on average per year.
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
- USLM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.01.
- USLM's Price/Earnings 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.
- USLM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.84, USLM is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USLM.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.83, USLM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.84 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.42 |
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 12.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.18%, which is pretty low.
- USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.03.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.18, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
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
- 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%
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%.