Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.98%.
USLM's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 60.77% of 390
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.81
vs USLM: 15.98
United States Lime & Minerals (NAS:USLM) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
United States Lime & Minerals 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
United States Lime & Minerals 3-Year RORE % 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.
USLM vs TTAM, TGLS, RMIX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United States Lime & Minerals's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) has a 3-Year RORE % of 15.98 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #153 out of 390 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is United States Lime & Minerals' 3-Year RORE % too high?
United States Lime & Minerals' current 3-Year RORE % is 15.98. The Building Materials industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.81. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 15.98 is 175% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #153 out of 390 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United States Lime & Minerals has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United States Lime & Minerals' 3-Year RORE % compare to TTAM and TGLS?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, United States Lime & Minerals ranks #153 out of 390 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts United States Lime & Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.81. United States Lime & Minerals' value of 15.98 is 175% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Building Materials company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Building Materials companies is 5.81, based on 390 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United States Lime & Minerals's current 3-Year RORE % of 15.98 is 175% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on United States Lime & Minerals and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United States Lime & Minerals's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.98. 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 $113.34, compared to a current price of $104.73 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 15.98 and 175% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.81. United States Lime & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), the current 3-Year RORE % is 15.98 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 $104.73 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.34.
GuruFocus considers United States Lime & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USLM:
3-Year RORE %: 15.98
GF Value™: $113.34 vs. price of $104.73 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 175% above the Building Materials median (#153 of 390)
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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