UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:USLM - US9119221029 - Common Stock
119.44 USD
+0.77 (+0.65%)
119.44 USD
0 (0%)
Overall USLM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated USLM against 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 priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, USLM could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
USLM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year USLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years USLM has always been profitable.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.63%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM has a Return On Equity of 22.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.63%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 9.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.63%) for USLM is above the 3 year average (15.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.24% | ||
| ROIC | 19.63% |
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 35.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of USLM (41.11%) is better than 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 47.29%. 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 | 41.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.57% | ||
| GM | 47.29% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
USLM has more shares outstanding than it did 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
An Altman-Z score of 49.67 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM has a better Altman-Z score (49.67) 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 | 49.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC10.21%
2.3 Liquidity
USLM has a Current Ratio of 21.75. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
USLM has a Current ratio of 21.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM has a Quick Ratio of 20.37. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
USLM has a better Quick ratio (20.37) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 21.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 20.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.22%, 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.
The Revenue has grown by 20.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 14.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.22%
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USLM.
USLM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USLM.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say USLM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.19 |
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 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USLM is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.19 |
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.
USLM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.20%, which is pretty low.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, 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 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
5.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.33%
Inst Owner Change3.05%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-1.05%
Market Cap3.42B
Revenue(TTM)364.85M
Net Income(TTM)125.29M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (6.75%)
Short Float %3.98%
Short Ratio4.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.03%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)19.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.19 | ||
| P/S | 9.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.64 | ||
| P/B | 6.07 | ||
| P/tB | 6.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.19 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY3.8%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4.13%
FCF(TTM)3.73
FCFY3.12%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY4.42%
SpS12.3
BVpS19.67
TBVpS19.67
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number44.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.24% | ||
| ROCE | 24.59% | ||
| ROIC | 19.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 42.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.98% | ||
| OM | 41.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.57% | ||
| GM | 47.29% | ||
| FCFM | 30.32% |
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 Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 181.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 21.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 20.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 49.67 |
F-Score8
WACC10.21%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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)31.22%
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 1Y47.06%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year46.97%
EBIT Next 3Y19.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y107.3%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y83.67%
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 26.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.07.
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.