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USLM

9/9 Score

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 23.8%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 19.1%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 18.2%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 3.8%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: 0.2%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 48.1%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Basic Materials

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.01x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 310.2%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a sturdy business the market has overlooked. A high return on invested capital, a clean balance sheet with next to no debt, and a wide moat in basic materials all point to durable profitability. While the current dividend yield is modest, the consistent growth and opportunity for future capital allocation due to its financial strength makes USLM a potential candidate for further investigation.

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