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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:USLM - US9119221029 - Common Stock

120.83 USD
-2.31 (-1.88%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 6:25:00 PM
120.83 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/3/2025, 6:25:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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. USLM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. USLM is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes USLM very considerable for growth and quality investing!


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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.
USLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.63%, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of USLM (22.24%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (19.63%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
USLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.83%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(19.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
USLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.57%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM has a Operating Margin of 41.11%. 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.
USLM's Gross Margin of 47.29% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USLM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
USLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USLM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for USLM has been increased compared to 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.
USLM Yearly Shares OutstandingUSLM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
USLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 51.41 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM has a better Altman-Z score (51.41) 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 51.41
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC9.99%
USLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

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.
The Current ratio of USLM (21.75) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 20.37 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
USLM has a better Quick ratio (20.37) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 21.75
Quick Ratio 20.37
USLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

USLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.39%, 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
The Revenue has grown by 21.97% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
USLM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.39%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%17.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%19.55%

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 14.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, USLM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.67%
Revenue Next 2Y17.36%
Revenue Next 3Y15.26%
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.
USLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
USLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

USLM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.71.
USLM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. USLM is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.64 indicates a rather expensive 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 (22.48), we can say USLM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.71
Fwd PE 23.64
USLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USLM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.4
EV/EBITDA 18.94
USLM Per share dataUSLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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 14.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, USLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.23, USLM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, USLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%

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
USLM Yearly Dividends per shareUSLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
USLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
USLM Dividend Payout.USLM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USLM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL

NASDAQ:USLM (9/3/2025, 6:25:00 PM)

After market: 120.83 0 (0%)

120.83

-2.31 (-1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28
Inst Owners29.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change0.49%
Market Cap3.46B
Analysts43.33
Price Target107.1 (-11.36%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)-48.4%
DP5.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (0.06)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.71
Fwd PE 23.64
P/S 9.82
P/FCF 32.4
P/OCF 22.9
P/B 6.14
P/tB 6.14
EV/EBITDA 18.94
EPS(TTM)4.36
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)3.73
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY4.37%
SpS12.3
BVpS19.67
TBVpS19.67
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)0.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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 51.41
F-Score8
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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)44.39%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%17.58%
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y16.06%
EPS Next 3Y14.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%19.55%
Revenue Next Year21.67%
Revenue Next 2Y17.36%
Revenue Next 3Y15.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y47.06%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year43.7%
EBIT Next 3Y21.74%
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%