USLM United States Lime & Minerals PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the USLM stock has a PE ratio of 38.42. This is based on the current EPS of $3.46 and the stock price of $132.95 per share. An increase of 68% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 22.8 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 20.02. The current 38.42 PE ratio is 92% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, USLM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 28.23, with a price of $97.66 and an EPS of $3.46. 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: 27.61% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -32.83% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.58 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 17.6 | -10.66% |
| 2021 | 19.7 | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 22.8 | 17.4% |
| 2019 | 19.42 | -4.29% |
| 2018 | 20.29 | 27.61% |
| 2017 | 15.9 | -32.83% |
| 2016 | 23.67 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 23.9 | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 21.12 | -8.49% |
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 (38.42) than its peer group average of 19.57.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EOG Eog Resources Inc | 9.55 | $66.95B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 13.18 | $465.31B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 16.58 | $32.62B |
| EXP Eagle Materials Inc | 17.41 | $8.33B |
| USLM United States Lime & Minerals Inc | 38.42 | $3.8B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 41.11 | $34.75B |
Frequently asked questions
What is United States Lime & Minerals's PE ratio?
USLM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 38.42 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 18.88.
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 19.43.
What is the highest PE ratio for USLM?
Within the last ten years, the current P/E ratio is at its peak with a value of 38.42.
How does the current PE ratio for USLM compare to its historical average?
USLM's current price to earnings ratio is 92% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), United States Lime & Minerals's stock price is $132.95. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.46. Therefore, United States Lime & Minerals's P/E ratio for today is 38.42. PE RATIO(38.42) = STOCK PRICE($132.95) / TTM EPS($3.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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