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United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM)

United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: USLM (2-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (7.49%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

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$113.58
52w High $159.26

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 313.21%
Avg. Invested days 92
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 5.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.31B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 25.43
1Y Target Price 125
Price to earnings Ratio 25.43
1Y Target Price 125
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.96
52 Weeks Range 80.38 - 159.26
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 80.38 - 159.26
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.21%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.55

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 1.2
Actual 1.35

Profitability

Profit Margin 35.83%
Operating Margin (TTM) 45.35%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 16.27%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE 25.43
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 3422027839
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.08
Enterprise Value 3422027839
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.21
Shares Outstanding 28639399
Shares Floating 10653026
Shares Outstanding 28639399
Shares Floating 10653026
Percent Insiders 62.5
Percent Institutions 31.53

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United States Lime & Minerals Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. was founded in 1950. It is a manufacturer of lime and limestone products, serving the construction, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Over the years, it has expanded its operations and diversified its product offerings within the lime and limestone industry.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Lime: Production and sale of various types of lime, including quicklime, hydrated lime, and lime slurry, used in a wide range of industrial and construction applications.
  • Limestone: Extraction and processing of limestone for aggregates, road construction, and agricultural uses.
  • Logistics: The company transports their limestone products to various places via rail, trucks and barges.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives overseeing different operational and functional areas. The organizational structure is typical of a manufacturing company, with departments for production, sales, finance, and administration.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Quicklime: Used in steel manufacturing, water treatment, and various chemical processes. No reliable market share information publicly available. Competitors include Graymont, Lhoist, and Mississippi Lime.
  • Hydrated Lime: Used in construction, soil stabilization, and flue gas desulfurization. No reliable market share information publicly available. Competitors include Graymont, Lhoist, and Mississippi Lime.
  • Limestone Aggregates: Used in road construction and as a base material. No reliable market share information publicly available. Many local and regional aggregate producers are competitors.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The lime and limestone industry is cyclical, influenced by economic conditions, construction activity, and environmental regulations. Demand is generally stable but can fluctuate based on infrastructure spending and industrial production.

Positioning

United States Lime & Minerals Inc. is a mid-sized player in the lime and limestone market. Their competitive advantages include strategically located reserves and established customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global lime market is projected to reach billions of USD. United States Lime & Minerals Inc. holds a small percentage of the global market, focusing primarily on regional markets within the US.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strategically located reserves
  • Established customer relationships
  • Experienced management team
  • Diversified product offerings
  • Strong balance sheet

Weaknesses

  • Limited geographic diversification
  • Susceptibility to commodity price fluctuations
  • Reliance on specific industries (e.g., construction, steel)
  • Smaller scale compared to major competitors

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new lime and limestone products
  • Acquisition of smaller competitors
  • Increased demand for environmental applications of lime
  • Infrastructure spending initiatives

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased environmental regulations
  • Competition from larger players
  • Fluctuations in energy costs
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GRYM.TO
  • LHX.BR
  • MLM

Competitive Landscape

United States Lime & Minerals Inc. competes with larger, more diversified companies. Its advantages include regional focus and strong customer relationships. Disadvantages include smaller scale and limited geographic reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth needs to be looked up externally.

Future Projections: Future projections need to be looked up externally.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives needs to be looked up externally.

Summary

United States Lime & Minerals Inc. is a stable company with a long history in the lime and limestone industry. Its strategically located reserves and established customer relationships are strengths. However, it faces competition from larger players and is susceptible to economic cycles. Future growth may depend on expansion into new markets or strategic acquisitions.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings, Industry reports, Financial news sources

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary.

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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.