United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM) | Investment Case

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

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; steel producers; oil and gas services companies; roof shingle manufacturers; and poultry and cattle feed producers.It also has various royalty interests and non-operating working 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.

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1.b. Last Insights on USLM

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. faces headwinds from decreased demand in oil and gas services and roof shingle customers. According to its Q4 2025 earnings report, this decline partially offset increased sales volumes from construction and steel customers. Additionally, institutional investors such as Cardinal Capital Management have reduced their stake in the company, with a 22.5% decrease in shares owned, as reported to the SEC.

1.c. Company Highlights

Last Price	109.27
Change Percentage	0.66%
Open	109
Previous Close	108.55
Market Cap ( Millions)	3129
Volume	3774
Year High	137.96
Year Low	80.47
M A 50	124.46
M A 200	115.77

FCF Yield	3.33%
Dividend Yield	0.22%
ROE	24.46%
Debt / Equity	1.16%
Net Debt / EBIDTA	-183.82%
Price To Book	5.2
Price Earnings Ratio	23.31
Price To FCF	30.04
Price To sales	8.4
EV / EBITDA	14.96

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

United States Lime & Minerals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Feb -02

Source: globenewswire.com

Cardinal Capital Management Reduces Holdings in United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. $USLM

Jan -09

Source: defenseworld.net

United States Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ:USLM) Shares Gap Down – Here’s Why

Jan -04

Source: defenseworld.net

151,396 Shares in United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. $USLM Acquired by Copeland Capital Management LLC

Dec -30

Source: defenseworld.net

United States Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ:USLM) and Yulong Eco-Materials (OTCMKTS:YECO) Critical Contrast

Dec -27

Source: defenseworld.net

These 4 Companies Are Fighting For Infrastructure Dollars

Dec -22

Source: 247wallst.com

AXQ Capital LP Buys Shares of 2,731 United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. $USLM

Nov -25

Source: defenseworld.net

United States Lime (USLM) Q2 Up 20%

Aug -01

Source: fool.com

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Lime and Limestone

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for infrastructure development, increasing need for water treatment, and rising adoption in manufacturing processes drive the growth of lime and limestone market.

Other

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for environmental remediation and infrastructure development in the US is expected to drive the 'Other' segment's growth, driven by increasing government investments in eco-friendly initiatives and construction projects.

7. Detailed Products

Quicklime

A highly reactive and caustic form of lime, used in a variety of applications including water treatment, flue gas desulfurization, and construction.

Hydrated Lime

A less reactive and more stable form of lime, used in applications such as water treatment, waste treatment, and construction.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate, used in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications.

Calcined Lime

A highly reactive form of lime, used in applications such as steel production, water treatment, and construction.

8. United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is moderate due to the availability of alternative products and services in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is low due to the company's strong brand reputation and customer loyalty.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is moderate due to the company's dependence on a few key suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is high due to the relatively low barriers to entry in the industry.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. is high due to the competitive nature of the industry and the presence of several established players.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

	Value
Debt Weight	1.38%
Debt Cost	3.95%
Equity Weight	98.62%
Equity Cost	7.82%
WACC	7.77%
Leverage	1.40%

11. Quality Control: United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. passed 7 out of 9 key points

Strong Liquidity

Low Debt

Strong Interest Coverage

Healthy Cash Flow

Operating Efficiency

Strong Return On Equity

Consistent Revenue Growth

Consistent Operating Cash Flow Growth

Margin Improvement

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

CVR Partners

A-Score: 7.4/10

Value: 7.3

Growth: 4.7

Quality: 5.9

Yield: 10.0

Momentum: 8.0

Volatility: 8.3

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Doman

A-Score: 7.1/10

Value: 8.5

Growth: 5.7

Quality: 5.2

Yield: 10.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 8.3

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Westlake Chemical Partners

A-Score: 6.7/10

Value: 8.6

Growth: 3.1

Quality: 6.5

Yield: 10.0

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 10.0

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Boise Cascade

A-Score: 5.1/10

Value: 6.9

Growth: 5.8

Quality: 5.4

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 6.0

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US Lime & Minerals

A-Score: 4.6/10

Value: 1.8

Growth: 8.2

Quality: 8.4

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 6.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Smith-Midland

A-Score: 3.7/10

Value: 3.9

Growth: 6.8

Quality: 6.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 2.5

Volatility: 3.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

21.93%

Short term Time

10.0

Long-Term Growth

2.00%

WACC

7.77%

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. - US9119221029

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

1.b. Last Insights on USLM

1.c. Company Highlights

Better Quality

Expensive

Higher Growth

More Volatile

Strong Momentum

Earnings Miss

Revenues Miss

Earnings Beats

Revenues Beats

2. Transcript Summary

3. NewsRoom

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Lime and Limestone

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Other

Expected Growth: 4.5%

7. Detailed Products

Quicklime

Hydrated Lime

Limestone

Calcined Lime

8. United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Intensity Of Rivalry

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

11. Quality Control: United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. passed 7 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

109.27$

Current Price

109.27$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA