USLM United States Lime & Minerals PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 21, 2025, the USLM stock has a PE ratio of 22.77. This is based on the current EPS of $3.81 and the stock price of $86.77 per share. A decrease of 16% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 27.1 of the last 4 quarters.
USLM PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of United States Lime & Minerals over the last ten years is 20.35. The current 22.77 PE ratio is 12% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, USLM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2024 quarter at 34.84, with a price of $132.74 and an EPS of $3.81. The Sep 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 13.72, with a price of $20.44 and an EPS of $1.49.
United States Lime & Minerals PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 98.18% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -32.83% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.84 | 98.18% | $132.74 | $3.81 |
| 2023 | 17.58 | -0.11% | $46.07 | $2.62 |
| 2022 | 17.6 | -10.66% | $28.15 | $1.6 |
| 2021 | 19.7 | -13.6% | $25.8 | $1.31 |
| 2020 | 22.8 | 17.4% | $22.8 | $1 |
| 2019 | 19.42 | -4.29% | $18.06 | $0.93 |
| 2018 | 20.29 | 27.61% | $14.2 | $0.7 |
| 2017 | 15.9 | -32.83% | $15.42 | $0.97 |
| 2016 | 23.67 | -0.96% | $15.15 | $0.64 |
| 2015 | 23.9 | 13.16% | $10.99 | $0.46 |
| 2014 | 21.12 | -8.49% | $14.57 | $0.69 |
| 2013 | 23.08 | 42.03% | $12.23 | $0.53 |
| 2012 | 16.25 | -5.36% | $9.42 | $0.58 |
| 2011 | 17.17 | 14.09% | $12.02 | $0.7 |
| 2010 | 15.05 | -6.29% | $8.43 | $0.56 |
United States Lime & Minerals PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 34.84 | 23.81% | $132.74 | $3.81 |
| Sep 2024 | 28.14 | 17.05% | $97.66 | $3.47 |
| Jun 2024 | 24.04 | 13.29% | $72.84 | $3.03 |
| Mar 2024 | 21.22 | 20.71% | $59.63 | $2.81 |
| Dec 2023 | 17.58 | 4.96% | $46.07 | $2.62 |
| Sep 2023 | 16.75 | -11% | $40.2 | $2.4 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.82 | 16.46% | $41.78 | $2.22 |
| Mar 2023 | 16.16 | -8.18% | $30.54 | $1.89 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.6 | 28.28% | $28.15 | $1.6 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.72 | -12.94% | $20.44 | $1.49 |
| Jun 2022 | 15.76 | -6.97% | $21.12 | $1.34 |
| Mar 2022 | 16.94 | -14.01% | $23.21 | $1.37 |
| Dec 2021 | 19.7 | 6.03% | $25.8 | $1.31 |
| Sep 2021 | 18.58 | -17.86% | $24.16 | $1.3 |
| Jun 2021 | 22.62 | -11.19% | $27.82 | $1.23 |
USLM average PE ratio chart
USLM's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
USLM PE vs peers
Compared to its peer VMC, USLM's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than XOM's and EOG's. United States Lime & Minerals is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (22.77) than its peer group average of 17.36.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EOG Eog Resources Inc | 9.65 | $60.44B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 13.44 | $457.13B |
| EXP Eagle Materials Inc | 14.81 | $6.95B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 14.93 | $29.58B |
| USLM United States Lime & Minerals Inc | 22.77 | $2.48B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 33.99 | $30.94B |
Frequently asked questions
What is United States Lime & Minerals's PE ratio?
USLM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 22.77 as of Apr 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for United States Lime & Minerals (USLM)?
As an average over the last 3 years, USLM stock has a PE ratio of 20.42.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for United States Lime & Minerals (USLM)?
As an average over the last 5 years, USLM stock has a PE ratio of 20.44.
What is the highest PE ratio for USLM?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 34.84 in the Dec 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for USLM compare to its historical average?
USLM's current price to earnings ratio is 12% above its 10-year historical average.
How is USLM's PE ratio calculated (United States Lime & Minerals PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), United States Lime & Minerals's stock price is $86.77. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.81. Therefore, United States Lime & Minerals's P/E ratio for today is 22.77. PE RATIO(22.77) = STOCK PRICE($86.77) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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