What is United States Lime & Minerals Net Margin %?
United States Lime & MineralsUSLM +1.90%93 Net Margin % is 34.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 18.99. GuruFocus rates USLM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, United States Lime & Minerals ranks better than 96.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United States Lime & Minerals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
USLM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.75 Med: 18.99 Max: 36.03
Current: 35.4
USLM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.54% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs USLM: 35.40
United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
United States Lime & Minerals Net Margin % Related Terms
United States Lime & Minerals Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 34.82% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 18.99. Over the past decade, United States Lime & Minerals' Net Margin % has ranged from 12.75 to 36.03. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #14 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' Net Margin % too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current Net Margin % of 34.82% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 18.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.75 to a high of 36.03. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 34.82% is 673.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #14 out of 405 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United States Lime & Minerals' Net Margin % compare to TTAM and TGLS?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #14 out of 405 companies for Net Margin %. This places United States Lime & Minerals in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 34.82% is 673.8% above this benchmark. Historically, United States Lime & Minerals' own Net Margin % has ranged from 12.75 to 36.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.99 vs. the industry median of 4.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.50, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current Net Margin % of 34.82% is 673.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current Net Margin % is 34.82%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 18.99. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.87, compared to a current price of $101.07 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 34.82%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 18.99 and 673.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current Net Margin % is 34.82% as of Mar. 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 $101.07 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.87.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
Net Margin %: 34.82% (83% above median its 10-year median of 18.99)
GF Value™: $113.87 vs. price of $101.07 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 673.8% above the Building Materials median (#14 of 405)
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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