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.
5.65%
ROE above 1.5x USLM's 2.30%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.26%
ROA 1.25-1.5x USLM's 2.02%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
5.74%
ROCE above 1.5x USLM's 2.35%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
33.77%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x USLM's 25.74%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
13.04%
Operating margin 75-90% of USLM's 14.71%. Bill Ackman would press for better operational execution.
7.04%
Net margin 50-75% of USLM's 13.15%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.