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.
5.21%
ROE above 1.5x USLM's 1.37%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.12%
ROA above 1.5x USLM's 1.16%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
4.23%
ROCE above 1.5x USLM's 1.66%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
32.14%
Gross margin above 1.5x USLM's 17.48%. David Dodd would assess whether superior technology or brand is driving this.
7.60%
Operating margin 75-90% of USLM's 9.93%. Bill Ackman would press for better operational execution.
4.75%
Net margin 50-75% of USLM's 7.30%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.