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United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM)

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$126.7
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Profit since last BUY19.9%
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BUY since 39 days
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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/12/2025: USLM (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 39 days. Simulated Profits (19.90%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $125

1 Year Target Price $125

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$125 Target price
52w Low $80.38
Current$126.7
52w High $159.26

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 360.95%
Avg. Invested days 84
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.63B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 29.06
1Y Target Price 125
Price to earnings Ratio 29.06
1Y Target Price 125
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.02
52 Weeks Range 80.38 - 159.26
Updated Date 09/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 80.38 - 159.26
Updated Date 09/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.18%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.36

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Profitability

Profit Margin 35.57%
Operating Margin (TTM) 39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 16.58%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.95%

Valuation

Trailing PE 29.06
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 3313197591
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.3
Enterprise Value 3313197591
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.57
Shares Outstanding 28639500
Shares Floating 10653078
Shares Outstanding 28639500
Shares Floating 10653078
Percent Insiders 62.5
Percent Institutions 29.27

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United States Lime & Minerals Inc

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Company Overview

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United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. was founded in 1950. It has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions, focusing on lime and limestone production and sales.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Lime and Limestone: Production and sale of lime and limestone products, catering to various industries, including construction, environmental, and industrial applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by its CEO and a board of directors. The organizational structure is typical for a manufacturing company, with departments focusing on operations, sales, finance, and administration.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Lime: Used in construction, water treatment, and various industrial processes. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but USLM is a significant player in its regional markets. Competitors include Graymont, Lhoist, and Mississippi Lime Company. Direct revenue data for lime products is not publicly broken out specifically for each application; it is bundled within overall sales figures.
  • Limestone: Primarily used in construction and road building. Similar to lime, specific market share and revenue data are bundled. Competitors include Graymont, Lhoist, and Mississippi Lime Company.

Market Dynamics

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The lime and limestone industry is influenced by construction activity, environmental regulations, and industrial demand. Overall industry growth is moderate but steady.

Positioning

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is positioned as a regional player with a focus on high-quality lime and limestone products and strong customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global lime market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. USLM's positioning is in a niche market, capturing a fraction of the TAM but holding significant regional influence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established regional presence
  • High-quality products
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Strategically located reserves

Weaknesses

  • Regional focus limits scale
  • Susceptible to economic cycles
  • Limited product diversification
  • Dependence on key customers

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing new applications for lime and limestone
  • Acquiring smaller competitors
  • Benefiting from infrastructure spending

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Changes in environmental regulations
  • Fluctuations in energy costs

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GRA
  • LHX
  • MLMC (Private)

Competitive Landscape

USLM competes with larger companies with broader geographic reach. USLM's advantages include its regional focus and strong customer relationships. Disadvantages include the limited scale.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on economic conditions and successful execution of strategic initiatives. Analyst estimates vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include capacity expansions, cost-cutting measures, or new product development.

Summary

United States Lime & Minerals is a regionally focused producer of lime and limestone, with a solid customer base and strategic asset locations. Its smaller scale presents both limitations and opportunities. Key areas to watch include managing operational costs, responding to market volatility, and capitalizing on opportunities for expansion and innovation. Overrall, the company is stable with modest growth prospects and a track record of returning value to shareholders.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC filings
  • Industry reports
  • Analyst research

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change, and past performance is not indicative of future results.

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About United States Lime & Minerals Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
CEO, President & Director Mr. Timothy W. Byrne CPA
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Building Materials
Full time employees 345
Full time employees 345

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. manufactures and supplies lime and limestone products in the United States. It extracts limestone from open-pit quarries and an underground mine, and processes it as pulverized limestone, quicklime, hydrated lime, and lime slurry. The company supplies its products primarily to the construction customers, including highway, road, and building contractors; industrial customers, such as paper and glass manufacturers; environmental customers comprising municipal sanitation and water treatment facilities, and flue gas treatment processes; oil and gas services companies; roof shingle manufacturers; and poultry producers. In addition, the company has various royalty interests with respect to oil and gas rights in natural gas wells located in Johnson County, Texas in the Barnett Shale Formation. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is a subsidiary of Inberdon Enterprises Ltd.