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UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:USLM - Nasdaq - US9119221029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

105.27  +2.64 (+2.57%)

After market: 105.27 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall USLM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated USLM against 12 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 valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes USLM very considerable for growth and quality investing!


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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.
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.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.04%, USLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
USLM's Return On Equity of 21.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. USLM outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of USLM (18.95%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USLM is below the industry average of 19.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.83%) for USLM is below the current ROIC(18.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.04%
ROE 21.87%
ROIC 18.95%
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

USLM has a better Profit Margin (34.26%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
USLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM's Operating Margin of 39.32% is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
USLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USLM's Gross Margin of 45.32% 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 39.32%
PM (TTM) 34.26%
GM 45.32%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USLM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USLM has more shares outstanding
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.
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 42.22 indicates that USLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
USLM's Altman-Z score of 42.22 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 42.22
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC9.76%
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

A Current Ratio of 20.92 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
USLM's Current ratio of 20.92 is amongst the best of the industry. USLM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 19.28 indicates that USLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 19.28, USLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 20.92
Quick Ratio 19.28
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.65% over the past year.
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 12.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)44.65%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%54.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%21.87%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.82% 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 14.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.61%
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.43%
Revenue Next 2Y16.67%
Revenue Next 3Y14.94%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.78, USLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
USLM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
USLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.00, USLM is valued on the expensive side.
USLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
USLM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.78
Fwd PE 24
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

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 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
66.67% 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 30.55
EV/EBITDA 17.84
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.
The excellent profitability rating of USLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

USLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.23%, which is pretty low.
USLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.12.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, USLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of USLM decreases each year by -49.18%.
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)-49.18%
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

5.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.25%
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%
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 (5/27/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 105.27 0 (0%)

105.27

+2.64 (+2.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29
Inst Owners27.82%
Inst Owner Change5.43%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change1%
Market Cap3.01B
Analysts82.86
Price Target107.1 (1.74%)
Short Float %5%
Short Ratio5.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.23%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.18%
DP5.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.78
Fwd PE 24
P/S 9.48
P/FCF 30.55
P/OCF 23.91
P/B 6.05
P/tB 6.05
EV/EBITDA 17.84
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY3.27%
OCF(TTM)4.4
OCFY4.18%
SpS11.1
BVpS17.39
TBVpS17.39
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)0.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.04%
ROE 21.87%
ROCE 23.74%
ROIC 18.95%
ROICexc 40.18%
ROICexgc 40.18%
OM 39.32%
PM (TTM) 34.26%
GM 45.32%
FCFM 31.04%
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 113.43%
Cap/Sales 8.63%
Interest Coverage 739.19
Cash Conversion 84.53%
Profit Quality 90.6%
Current Ratio 20.92
Quick Ratio 19.28
Altman-Z 42.22
F-Score8
WACC9.76%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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)44.65%
EPS 3Y42.54%
EPS 5Y32.47%
EPS Q2Q%54.95%
EPS Next Y15.61%
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y18.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.95%
Sales Q2Q%21.87%
Revenue Next Year19.43%
Revenue Next 2Y16.67%
Revenue Next 3Y14.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.24%
EBIT growth 3Y39.1%
EBIT growth 5Y32.86%
EBIT Next Year38.81%
EBIT Next 3Y19.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.98%
FCF growth 3Y56.39%
FCF growth 5Y37.71%
OCF growth 1Y36.59%
OCF growth 3Y31.29%
OCF growth 5Y21.8%