NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP)

US63900P6088

90.16  +0.15 (+0.17%)

Fundamental Rating

6

NRP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NRP gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NRP is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NRP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NRP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years NRP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
NRP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

NRP has a better Return On Assets (25.00%) than 92.49% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.60%, NRP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.92% of the companies in the same industry.
NRP has a better Return On Invested Capital (28.16%) than 94.84% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NRP is significantly below the industry average of 44.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (28.16%) for NRP is above the 3 year average (24.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25%
ROE 36.6%
ROIC 28.16%
ROA(3y)19.75%
ROA(5y)8.42%
ROE(3y)29.21%
ROE(5y)9.36%
ROIC(3y)24.68%
ROIC(5y)19.47%

1.3 Margins

NRP's Profit Margin of 56.52% is amongst the best of the industry. NRP outperforms 89.67% of its industry peers.
NRP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 77.76%, NRP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NRP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 77.76%
PM (TTM) 56.52%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y6.51%
OM growth 5Y1.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y4.64%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NRP is creating value.
NRP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NRP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NRP is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

NRP has an Altman-Z score of 4.46. This indicates that NRP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NRP has a Altman-Z score of 4.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRP outperforms 86.39% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NRP is 0.61, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NRP, only 0.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NRP's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.61 is amongst the best of the industry. NRP outperforms 87.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that NRP is not too dependend on debt financing.
NRP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NRP outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 0.61
Altman-Z 4.46
ROIC/WACC3.23
WACC8.73%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that NRP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NRP has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: NRP outperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
NRP has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that NRP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NRP's Quick ratio of 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NRP outperforms 74.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.76

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NRP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.89% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NRP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.36% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NRP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.28%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y19.89%
EPS growth Q2Q11.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.36%
Revenue growth 3Y37.99%
Revenue growth 5Y7.89%
Revenue growth Q2Q-23.06%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66, the valuation of NRP can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NRP is valued cheaper than 80.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NRP to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.83), we can say NRP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.66
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

69.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NRP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
92.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NRP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.77
EV/EBITDA 4.69

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of NRP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NRP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NRP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.81.
NRP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.36%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NRP grows each year by 11.08%, which is quite nice.
NRP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NRP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3

5.3 Sustainability

45.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NRP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of NRP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP45.19%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP

NYSE:NRP (5/16/2024, 7:07:36 PM)

90.16

+0.15 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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PE 6.66
Fwd PE N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25%
ROE 36.6%
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ROICexgc
OM 77.76%
PM (TTM) 56.52%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.44
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Debt/Equity 0.33
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Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.76
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.36%
Revenue growth 3Y37.99%
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