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United States Lime & MineralsUSLM -1.12%93 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 24.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 11.20. GuruFocus rates USLM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $115.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, United States Lime & Minerals ranks better than 87.24% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, United States Lime & Minerals's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 24.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of United States Lime & Minerals was 66.60% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was 11.20% per year.
United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
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USLM vs KNF, TTAM, TGLS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United States Lime & Minerals 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
United States Lime & Minerals 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 24.90% mean?
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 24.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 11.20. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #50 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 24.90% is 122% above median its 10-year median of 11.20. The Building Materials industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 24.90% is 472.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #50 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United States Lime & Minerals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United States Lime & Minerals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to KNF and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #50 out of 392 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places United States Lime & Minerals in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 24.90% is 472.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.20 vs. the industry median of 4.35, United States Lime & Minerals has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Building Materials company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Building Materials companies is 4.35, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 24.90% is 472.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 24.90%, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 11.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United States Lime & Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $115.92, compared to a current price of $116.38 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 24.90%, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 11.20 and 472.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.35. United States Lime & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 24.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United States Lime & Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $116.38 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $115.92.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 24.90% (122% above median its 10-year median of 11.20)
GF Value™: $115.92 vs. price of $116.38 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 472.4% above the Building Materials median (#50 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United States Lime & Minerals Inc is engaged in the business of manufacturing lime and limestone products including PLS, quicklime, hydrated lime and lime slurry. The company supplies its products predominantly to the construction including highway, road, and building contractors, industrial including paper and glass manufacturers, environmental including municipal sanitation and water treatment facilities and flue gas treatment processes, metals including steel producers, oil and gas services, roof shingle manufacturers and agriculture including poultry industries. The company operates through its Lime and Limestone Operations segment.
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