ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS (ARLP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ARLP • US01877R1086
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-0.08 (-0.33%)
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This ARLP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ARLP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARLP was profitable.
- In the past year ARLP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ARLP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ARLP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.79%, ARLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.72%, ARLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARLP has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARLP outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
- ARLP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.79% | ||
| ROE | 16.72% | ||
| ROIC | 11.49% |
ROA(3y)14.97%
ROA(5y)14.68%
ROE(3y)23.15%
ROE(5y)23.38%
ROIC(3y)14.92%
ROIC(5y)14.86%
1.3 Margins
- ARLP has a Profit Margin of 14.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARLP outperforms 64.59% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARLP has declined.
- ARLP has a Operating Margin of 17.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARLP outperforms 55.02% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARLP has grown nicely.
- ARLP has a better Gross Margin (97.34%) than 99.52% of its industry peers.
- ARLP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.03% | ||
| GM | 97.34% |
OM growth 3Y-13.45%
OM growth 5Y25.77%
PM growth 3Y-15.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.72%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
2. ARLP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARLP is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARLP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ARLP has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARLP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARLP is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ARLP, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.19, ARLP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARLP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ARLP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) than 70.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- ARLP has a Current Ratio of 2.10. This indicates that ARLP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ARLP's Current ratio of 2.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARLP outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that ARLP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARLP's Quick ratio of 1.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARLP outperforms 67.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. ARLP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ARLP have decreased strongly by -16.67% in the last year.
- ARLP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 62.78% yearly.
- ARLP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -29.21%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.67%
EPS 3Y-18.23%
EPS 5Y62.78%
EPS Q2Q%166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.57%
Sales Q2Q%-9.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.82%
Revenue Next Year-0.75%
Revenue Next 2Y1.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. ARLP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.21 indicates a reasonable valuation of ARLP.
- ARLP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARLP is cheaper than 86.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say ARLP is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.54, which indicates a very decent valuation of ARLP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARLP indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARLP is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ARLP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARLP is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARLP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARLP is cheaper than 89.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARLP's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of ARLP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y8.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
5. ARLP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARLP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.39%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, ARLP pays a better dividend. On top of this ARLP pays more dividend than 92.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, ARLP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.39% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARLP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 45.18%!
- ARLP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- ARLP pays out 109.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ARLP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP109.46%
EPS Next 2Y8.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
ARLP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ARLP (4/21/2026, 12:28:36 PM)
24.51
-0.08 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners17.8%
Inst Owner Change0.16%
Ins Owners29.44%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap3.15B
Revenue(TTM)2.19B
Net Income(TTM)308.03M
Analysts82.22
Price Target31.96 (30.4%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.18%
DP109.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-06 2026-02-06 (0.6)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.72%
Max EPS beat(2)12.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.07%
Max EPS beat(4)12.53%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.54%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.67%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.73%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.02%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.27%
PT rev (1m)-2.08%
PT rev (3m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.4
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.49%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY12.05%
OCF(TTM)5.06
OCFY20.65%
SpS17.06
BVpS14.32
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number27.8093 (13.46%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.79% | ||
| ROE | 16.72% | ||
| ROCE | 14.54% | ||
| ROIC | 11.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.81% | ||
| OM | 17.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.03% | ||
| GM | 97.34% | ||
| FCFM | 17.31% |
ROA(3y)14.97%
ROA(5y)14.68%
ROE(3y)23.15%
ROE(5y)23.38%
ROIC(3y)14.92%
ROIC(5y)14.86%
ROICexc(3y)15.41%
ROICexc(5y)15.84%
ROICexgc(3y)15.41%
ROICexgc(5y)15.85%
ROCE(3y)18.88%
ROCE(5y)18.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y30.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.77%
OM growth 3Y-13.45%
OM growth 5Y25.77%
PM growth 3Y-15.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.72%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)133.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.27%
Profit Quality(3y)96.87%
Profit Quality(5y)111.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.67%
EPS 3Y-18.23%
EPS 5Y62.78%
EPS Q2Q%166.67%
EPS Next Y7.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.57%
Sales Q2Q%-9.25%
Revenue Next Year-0.75%
Revenue Next 2Y1.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.38%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-34.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.07%
EBIT growth 5Y39.06%
EBIT Next Year80.02%
EBIT Next 3Y26.88%
EBIT Next 5Y17.95%
FCF growth 1Y8.68%
FCF growth 3Y-9.07%
FCF growth 5Y6.34%
OCF growth 1Y-18.93%
OCF growth 3Y-6.31%
OCF growth 5Y10.2%
ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS / ARLP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS (ARLP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ARLP.
What is the valuation status for ARLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS (ARLP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ARLP stock?
ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS (ARLP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ARLP stock?
The financial health rating of ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS (ARLP) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS (ARLP) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 109.46%.