United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (89/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. United States Lime & Minerals is an exceptional asset-light local monopoly with an extraordinary Q-score of 90. Lime is heavy and expensive to transport, giving USLM a structural cost advantage and pricing power in its regional markets. The stock is a direct beneficiary of the US industrial renaissance, infrastructure bill spending, and domestic steel/construction demand, operating with a debt-free balance sheet and high owner earnings.
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is a producer of lime and limestone products, serving a diverse range of customers across various industries including construction, environmental, and industrial sectors. The company's competitive moat is derived from its strategically located quarries and plants, which provide cost-effective access to high-quality raw materials and efficient distribution channels. USLM is a critical supplier of essential building and industrial materials with a strong regional presence.
| Price | $107.15 |
| Market Cap | $3.2B |
| P/E (TTM) | 23.60 |
| P/E (Forward) | 17.34 |
| Price/Book | 4.86 |
| Return on Equity | 21.9% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 24.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 |
| Gross Margin | 55.1% |
| Operating Margin | 40.7% |
| Revenue Growth | -3.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | $55M |
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. operates in the Building Materials industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).