111.48 - 114.40
76.75 - 114.39
5.09M / 4.21M (Avg.)
23.96 | 4.77
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
6.17%
ROE above 1.5x USLM's 2.73%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.71%
ROA above 1.5x USLM's 1.31%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
-71.21%
Negative ROCE while USLM is at 2.70%. Joel Greenblatt would look for capital misallocation or cyclical downturn.
58.77%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x USLM's 43.87%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
-163.76%
Negative operating margin while USLM has 18.72%. Joel Greenblatt would demand urgent improvements in cost or revenue.
7.70%
Net margin 75-90% of USLM's 10.07%. Bill Ackman would want a plan to match the competitor’s bottom line.