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United States Lime & MineralsUSLM +3.51%94 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.54 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 217% above its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates USLM with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Building Materials companies, United States Lime & Minerals ranks worse than 97.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United States Lime & Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
USLM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 3.96 Max: 19.97
Current: 12.1
During the past years, United States Lime & Minerals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 19.97. The lowest was 2.42. And the median was 3.96.
USLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 97.52% of 323
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1
vs USLM: 12.10
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
United States Lime & Minerals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.445. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $9.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
United States Lime & Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
United States Lime & Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
United States Lime & Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
USLM vs TTAM, TGLS, KNF: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, United States Lime & Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
United States Lime & Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.54 mean?
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.54 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. This is 217% above median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, United States Lime & Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 19.97. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #315 out of 323 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.54 is 217% above median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 19.97. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.00. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 12.54 is 1154% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #315 out of 323 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United States Lime & Minerals has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United States Lime & Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TTAM and TGLS?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #315 out of 323 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places United States Lime & Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.00. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 12.54 is 1154% above this benchmark. Historically, United States Lime & Minerals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 19.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 1.00, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.00, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.54 is 1154% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.54, which is 217% above median its own 10-year median of 3.96. 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 $113.26, compared to a current price of $115.71 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.54, which is 217% above median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 1154% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.00. United States Lime & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.54 as of Aug. 05, 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 $115.71 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $113.26.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.54 (217% above median its 10-year median of 3.96)
GF Value™: $113.26 vs. price of $115.71 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1154% above the Building Materials median (#315 of 323)
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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