NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NRP - US63900P6088
100.65 USD
-1.77 (-1.73%)
Taking everything into account, NRP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NRP was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NRP has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NRP has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NRP was profitable.
NRP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years NRP 4 years were profitable.
NRP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NRP (18.57%) is better than 95.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NRP (23.96%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.04%, NRP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.22% of the companies in the same industry.
NRP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 27.07%. This is significantly above the industry average of 21.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.04%) for NRP is well below the 3 year average (27.07%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NRP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.57% | ||
| ROE | 23.96% | ||
| ROIC | 18.04% |
ROA(3y)23.65%
ROA(5y)13.33%
ROE(3y)32.66%
ROE(5y)16.99%
ROIC(3y)27.07%
ROIC(5y)20.63%
1.3 Margins
NRP has a better Profit Margin (60.03%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
NRP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NRP has a Operating Margin of 71.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRP outperforms 96.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NRP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 71.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.03% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.5%
OM growth 5Y-0.29%
PM growth 3Y18.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NRP is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for NRP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NRP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NRP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of NRP is 0.51, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NRP, only 0.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NRP (0.51) is better than 90.43% of its industry peers.
NRP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, NRP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that NRP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NRP's Current ratio of 2.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NRP outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.20 indicates that NRP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.20, NRP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NRP have decreased strongly by -20.24% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NRP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 48.44% on average per year.
The Revenue for NRP has decreased by -24.90% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, NRP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.24%
EPS 3Y48.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%10.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y0.44%
Sales Q2Q%-23.56%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of NRP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NRP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NRP is cheaper than 77.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. NRP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NRP is on the same level as its industry peers.
NRP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NRP is cheaper than 85.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NRP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.95%, NRP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NRP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.15.
NRP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NRP has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
NRP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NRP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
NRP pays out 40.93% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.93%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:NRP (10/29/2025, 4:10:03 PM)
100.65
-1.77 (-1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.27%
Inst Owner Change0.89%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap1.32B
Revenue(TTM)235.68M
Net Income(TTM)141.47M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio15.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
Yearly Dividend6.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
DP40.93%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 5.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
EPS(TTM)10.64
EY10.57%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)15.25
FCFY15.15%
OCF(TTM)15.25
OCFY15.15%
SpS17.94
BVpS44.93
TBVpS43.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number103.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.57% | ||
| ROE | 23.96% | ||
| ROCE | 22.84% | ||
| ROIC | 18.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.16% | ||
| OM | 71.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.03% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 85.02% |
ROA(3y)23.65%
ROA(5y)13.33%
ROE(3y)32.66%
ROE(5y)16.99%
ROIC(3y)27.07%
ROIC(5y)20.63%
ROICexc(3y)28.03%
ROICexc(5y)21.92%
ROICexgc(3y)28.57%
ROICexgc(5y)22.35%
ROCE(3y)34.27%
ROCE(5y)26.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.57%
OM growth 3Y1.5%
OM growth 5Y-0.29%
PM growth 3Y18.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC2.1
Cap/Depr(3y)0.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)0.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.01%
Profit Quality(3y)145.28%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.24%
EPS 3Y48.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%10.04%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y0.44%
Sales Q2Q%-23.56%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.99%
EBIT growth 3Y8.39%
EBIT growth 5Y0.15%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.41%
FCF growth 3Y26.83%
FCF growth 5Y12.6%
OCF growth 1Y-34.43%
OCF growth 3Y26.83%
OCF growth 5Y12.6%
NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP / NRP FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NRP.
What is the valuation status of NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NRP stock?
NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NRP stock?
The dividend rating of NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.93%.