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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for United States Lime & Minerals's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
USLM'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.51 Max: 3.7
Current: 2.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of United States Lime & Minerals was 3.70. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.51.
USLM's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 82.8% of 314
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs USLM: 2.24
United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
United States Lime & Minerals's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
116.00
/
51.829913238518
=
2.24
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
United States Lime & Minerals Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
USLM vs KNF, TTAM, TGLS: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, United States Lime & Minerals's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
United States Lime & Minerals Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $51.83 mean?
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $51.83 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #260 out of 314 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $51.83. The Building Materials industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.78. United States Lime & Minerals' value of $51.83 is 6544.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #260 out of 314 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' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to KNF and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #260 out of 314 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places United States Lime & Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.78. United States Lime & Minerals' value of $51.83 is 6544.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Building Materials company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Building Materials companies is 0.78, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $51.83 is 6544.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $51.83. 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 $115.73, compared to a current price of $116.00 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $51.83 and 6544.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.78. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $51.83 as of Sep. 11, 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 $116.00 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $115.73.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $51.83
GF Value™: $115.73 vs. price of $116.00 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6544.9% above the Building Materials median (#260 of 314)
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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