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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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make USLM a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years USLM has been profitable.
USLM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of USLM (20.02%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.70%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.39%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USLM is significantly above the industry average of 9.36%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.39%) for USLM is above the 3 year average (15.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM's Operating Margin of 41.92% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM has a better Gross Margin (48.15%) than 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, USLM has more shares outstanding
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 44.71. This indicates that USLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 44.71, USLM belongs to the best 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 | 44.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC10.14%
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.
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.
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
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.
USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.47% yearly.
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)31.36%
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.
USLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.05% yearly.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.75, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
USLM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USLM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USLM.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USLM is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.14
PEG (5Y)0.82
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 3.75.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.34%
Inst Owner Change4.36%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-1.05%
Market Cap3.48B
Revenue(TTM)364.85M
Net Income(TTM)130.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (4.98%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio4.79
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.6 | ||
| P/S | 9.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.01 | ||
| P/B | 5.78 | ||
| P/tB | 5.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.63 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY3%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY4.54%
SpS12.74
BVpS21.03
TBVpS21.03
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)0.82
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 | 44.71 |
F-Score8
WACC10.14%
ROIC/WACC1.91
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 26.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.78.
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.