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United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM)

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$104.8
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Upturn Advisory Summary

07/03/2025: USLM (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Moderate Performance

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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 $105

1 Year Target Price $105

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$105 Target price
52w Low $65.31
Current$104.8
52w High $159.34

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 284.62%
Avg. Invested days 96
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.00B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.95
1Y Target Price 105
Price to earnings Ratio 24.95
1Y Target Price 105
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 65.31 - 159.34
Updated Date 07/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 65.31 - 159.34
Updated Date 07/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.22%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.2

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 35.73%
Operating Margin (TTM) 43.72%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 16.57%
Return on Equity (TTM) 25.44%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.95
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2641060193
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.9
Enterprise Value 2641060193
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.9
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.17
Shares Outstanding 28632800
Shares Floating 10606021
Shares Outstanding 28632800
Shares Floating 10606021
Percent Insiders 62.65
Percent Institutions 29.46

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United States Lime & Minerals Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions, becoming a key player in the lime and limestone industry.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Lime and Limestone Operations: Production and sale of lime and limestone products for various industrial and construction applications.
  • Natural Gas Interests: Ownership of mineral interests in natural gas properties.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by an experienced management team, with Eugene P. Martineau serving as the President and CEO. The organizational structure includes operations, sales, finance, and administration departments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Lime: Used in steel production, flue gas desulfurization, water treatment, and construction. USLM competes with Graymont, Mississippi Lime, and Lhoist. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular product level.
  • Limestone: Used in construction aggregates, cement production, and agricultural applications. USLM competes with Martin Marietta Materials, Vulcan Materials, and CRH. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular product level.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The lime and limestone industry is driven by infrastructure development, environmental regulations, and demand from the steel, chemical, and construction sectors. The industry is moderately cyclical and affected by economic conditions.

Positioning

United States Lime & Minerals Inc. is a mid-sized player in a fragmented market. Its competitive advantages include strategically located reserves and a reputation for high-quality products.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global lime market is estimated to be billions of dollars. USLM holds a smaller portion of the TAM, with potential for growth through strategic expansions and acquisitions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strategic geographic locations of reserves
  • High-quality products
  • Experienced management team
  • Diversified customer base

Weaknesses

  • Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
  • Dependence on cyclical industries
  • Exposure to environmental regulations
  • Limited product diversification

Opportunities

  • Acquisitions of smaller lime and limestone producers
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new lime and limestone applications
  • Increasing demand for environmental solutions

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Stringent environmental regulations
  • Fluctuations in natural gas prices

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GRYM.TO
  • MLM
  • CRH

Competitive Landscape

USLM competes with larger, more diversified companies. USLM is known for its quality and service but has less pricing flexibility than those larger companies due to economies of scale.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth trends would be based on past financial reports.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are not available without analyst forecasts.

Recent Initiatives: Information on recent strategic initiatives is unavailable without current news or reports.

Summary

United States Lime & Minerals Inc. is a key player in the lime and limestone industry, focusing on providing high-quality products and services. Although it faces competition from larger companies and cyclical industry trends, it maintains a strong position due to its strategically located reserves and diversified customer base. Opportunities exist for growth through acquisitions and expansion into new markets. The company needs to be mindful of economic downturns and environmental regulation pressures.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings
  • Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

The data provided is based on available information and may not be comprehensive. Market share figures are estimates and may vary. This is not financial advice.

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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.