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United States Lime & MineralsUSLM -1.16%93 EV-to-OCF is 18.05 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 10.57. GuruFocus rates USLM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $115.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, United States Lime & Minerals ranks worse than 77.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United States Lime & Minerals's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
USLM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13 Med: 10.57 Max: 36.05
Current: 18.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of United States Lime & Minerals was 36.05. The lowest was 6.13. And the median was 10.57.
USLM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.26% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.93
vs USLM: 18.05
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
United States Lime & Minerals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United States Lime & Minerals's share price for today is $112.425.
United States Lime & Minerals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.540.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
United States Lime & Minerals EV-to-OCF Related Terms
United States Lime & Minerals EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, United States Lime & Minerals's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's EV-to-OCF falls into.
United States Lime & Minerals's current Enterprise Value is $2,845.0 Mil.
United States Lime & Minerals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $157.6 Mil.
* 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 (USLM) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.05 as of Jul. 29, 2026. This is 71% above median its historical median of 10.57. Over the past decade, United States Lime & Minerals' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.13 to 36.05. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #316 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' EV-to-OCF too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current EV-to-OCF of 18.05 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 36.05. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.93. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 18.05 is 102.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #316 out of 409 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 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United States Lime & Minerals' EV-to-OCF compare to TTAM and TGLS?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #316 out of 409 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places United States Lime & Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.93. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 18.05 is 102.1% above this benchmark. Historically, United States Lime & Minerals' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.13 to 36.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 8.93, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 8.93, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current EV-to-OCF of 18.05 is 102.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current EV-to-OCF is 18.05, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 10.57. 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 $115.01, compared to a current price of $112.43 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.05, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 102.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.93. United States Lime & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.05 as of Jul. 29, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $112.43 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $115.01.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
EV-to-OCF: 18.05 (71% above median its 10-year median of 10.57)
GF Value™: $115.01 vs. price of $112.43 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.1% above the Building Materials median (#316 of 409)
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 Business Description
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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