United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Construction Materials
EV/EBITDA
↑
14.75
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.79
30Y Low5.1·High23.7
P/FCF
↑
29.99
+4% vs avg
5yr avg: 28.92
30Y Low4.7·High44.7
P/B Ratio
↑
4.87
+13% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.31
30Y Low0.6·High7.7
ROE
↑
23.8%
↓+21% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.7%
30Y Low-1%·High24%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.02
↓-51% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.05
30Y Low0.0·High7.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
USLM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. trades at 22.9x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 23.1x, sitting at the 83rd percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.2x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 30.0x P/FCF, roughly in line with the 5-year average of 28.9x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.1B | $3.4B | $3.8B | $1.3B | $800M | $731M | $643M | $508M | $398M | $431M | $422M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.7B | $3.1B | $3.5B | $1.1B | $672M | $629M | $562M | $456M | $331M | $346M | $347M |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.91 | 25.64 | 35.02 | 17.65 | 17.59 | 19.69 | 22.80 | 19.42 | 20.29 | 15.90 | 23.67 |
| P/S Ratio | 8.23 | 9.23 | 11.99 | 4.67 | 3.39 | 3.86 | 4.00 | 3.21 | 2.75 | 2.97 | 3.03 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.87 | 5.45 | 7.65 | 3.34 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.64 | 2.34 | 1.78 | 2.10 | 2.35 |
| P/FCF | 29.99 | 33.64 | 38.62 | 22.66 | 21.29 | 28.37 | 15.51 | 25.49 | — | 33.28 | 20.91 |
| P/OCF | 18.59 | 20.86 | 30.22 | 14.25 | 12.42 | 13.13 | 10.98 | 10.80 | 10.27 | 12.57 | 11.15 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
USLM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.7x EBITDA, 7% above its 5-year average of 13.8x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 29% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 8.25 | 11.13 | 4.02 | 2.84 | 3.32 | 3.49 | 2.88 | 2.29 | 2.39 | 2.49 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.75 | 16.79 | 23.71 | 10.36 | 8.73 | 9.35 | 10.50 | 9.74 | 8.79 | 8.48 | 8.77 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.10 | 19.47 | 28.30 | 13.25 | 12.26 | 13.55 | 16.36 | 14.66 | 15.16 | 13.73 | 14.79 |
| EV / FCF | — | 30.05 | 35.85 | 19.52 | 17.89 | 24.41 | 13.55 | 22.93 | — | 26.72 | 17.21 |
USLM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. earns an operating margin of 42.4%, significantly above the Basic Materials sector average of 9.2%. Operating margins have expanded from 30.4% to 42.4% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 23.8% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 48.5% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.8% | 48.8% | 45.3% | 36.6% | 29.8% | 31.3% | 29.6% | 26.3% | 21.1% | 23.7% | 23.8% |
| Operating Margin | 42.4% | 42.4% | 39.3% | 30.4% | 23.2% | 24.5% | 21.1% | 18.5% | 13.8% | 16.7% | 16.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 36.0% | 36.0% | 34.3% | 26.5% | 19.2% | 19.6% | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.6% | 18.7% | 12.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 23.8% | 23.8% | 24.4% | 20.9% | 15.2% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 14.1% | 10.3% |
| ROA | 21.9% | 21.9% | 22.1% | 18.4% | 13.3% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| ROIC | 48.5% | 48.5% | 43.0% | 31.7% | 22.3% | 20.6% | 15.5% | 13.6% | 10.9% | 16.1% | 16.6% |
| ROCE | 26.6% | 26.6% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 16.7% | 16.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.1% |
USLM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.0x, which is very conservative (99% below the sector average of 2.5x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $371M exceeds total debt of $4M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.07 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.58 | -0.55 | -0.46 | -0.40 | -0.37 | -0.33 | -0.24 | -0.30 | -0.41 | -0.42 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.01 | -2.01 | -1.83 | -1.67 | -1.66 | -1.52 | -1.52 | -1.09 | -1.79 | -2.08 | -1.89 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -3.59 | -2.77 | -3.15 | -3.40 | -3.96 | -1.96 | -2.57 | — | -6.57 | -3.70 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 215.68 | 185.67 | 138.39 | 127.64 | 89.76 | 104.50 | 95.45 |
Net cash position: cash ($371M) exceeds total debt ($4M)
USLM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s current ratio of 19.27x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 17.96x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 14.58x to 19.27x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 19.27 | 19.27 | 20.92 | 14.58 | 12.23 | 13.45 | 10.70 | 9.80 | 12.73 | 12.61 | 11.53 |
| Quick Ratio | 17.96 | 17.96 | 19.28 | 13.19 | 10.97 | 12.09 | 9.39 | 8.39 | 11.12 | 11.16 | 10.17 |
| Cash Ratio | 15.70 | 15.70 | 16.39 | 10.75 | 8.58 | 9.42 | 7.21 | 5.74 | 8.44 | 9.08 | 8.20 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.17 | 6.17 | 6.28 | 7.34 | 8.47 | 8.60 | 7.44 | 8.71 | 8.87 | 8.15 | 8.54 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 46.94 | 50.53 | 49.37 | 51.92 | 51.52 | 52.19 | 53.88 | 49.54 | 41.51 | 43.98 |
USLM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. returns 0.3% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.2% dividend yield and 0.1% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 5.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 12.8% | 11.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% | 15.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| FCF Yield | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.6% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | — | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $29M | $29M | $29M | $28M | $28M | $28M | $28M | $28M | $28M | $28M |
Peer Comparison
Compare USLM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USLMYou | $3B | 22.9 | 14.7 | 30.0 | 48.8% | 42.4% | 23.8% | 48.5% | 0.0 |
 MLM | $37B | 32.7 | 19.6 | 38.0 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
 VMC | $38B | 36.4 | 18.7 | 33.8 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
 CRH | $77B | 20.9 | 12.4 | 30.5 | 36.1% | 14.2% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 2.6 |
 EXP | $7B | 15.8 | 10.9 | 19.8 | 29.8% | 26.5% | 33.5% | 17.6% | 1.7 |
 BCPC | $5B | 34.0 | 20.1 | 29.9 | 35.7% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 0.7 |
 TREX | $4B | 22.4 | 13.9 | 31.6 | 39.2% | 22.0% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 0.7 |
 NUE | $53B | 31.1 | 14.1 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 CF | $19B | 17.8 | 7.6 | 10.7 | 34.6% | 29.4% | 15.3% | 13.9% | 1.2 |
 MOS | $7B | 6.1 | 3.7 | — | 16.5% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 0.4 |
 AWK | $25B | 22.0 | 14.5 | — | 43.3% | 36.6% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.7 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.2 | 11.4 | 27.2 | 31.3% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 2.5 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying USLM stock.
What is United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 22.9x. The historical average is 11.5x. This places it at the 83th percentile of its historical range.
What is United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.5x.
What is United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s ROE?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 23.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 12.9%.
Is USLM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 22.9x. This is at the 83th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s dividend yield?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.22% with a payout ratio of 5.1%.
What are United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s profit margins?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. has 48.8% gross margin and 42.4% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. have?
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.