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United States Lime & MineralsUSLM +1.11%94 Equity-to-Asset is 0.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates USLM with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, United States Lime & Minerals ranks better than 97.81% on this metric.
United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
United States Lime & Minerals Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
United States Lime & Minerals Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart
USLM vs TTAM, TGLS, KNF: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, United States Lime & Minerals's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
United States Lime & Minerals Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.93 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, United States Lime & Minerals' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.86 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #9 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' Equity-to-Asset too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 0.93. The Building Materials industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 0.93 is 69.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #9 out of 411 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 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United States Lime & Minerals' Equity-to-Asset compare to TTAM and TGLS?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #9 out of 411 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places United States Lime & Minerals in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 0.93 is 69.1% above this benchmark. Historically, United States Lime & Minerals' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.86 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.55, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Building Materials companies is 0.55, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.93 is 69.1% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.89. 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 $113.14, compared to a current price of $111.74 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 69.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.55. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.93 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $111.74 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.14.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: $113.14 vs. price of $111.74 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% above the Building Materials median (#9 of 411)
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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