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NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NRP - US63900P6088

114.09 USD
-1.79 (-1.54%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:08:11 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NRP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NRP against 207 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • NRP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years NRP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NRP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNRP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 19.27%, NRP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NRP's Return On Equity of 23.75% is amongst the best of the industry. NRP outperforms 90.34% of its industry peers.
  • NRP has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRP outperforms 95.17% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NRP is significantly above the industry average of 21.94%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (27.07%) for NRP is well above the current ROIC(17.07%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.27%
ROE 23.75%
ROIC 17.07%
ROA(3y)23.65%
ROA(5y)13.33%
ROE(3y)32.66%
ROE(5y)16.99%
ROIC(3y)27.07%
ROIC(5y)20.63%
NRP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNRP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NRP (64.70%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NRP has grown nicely.
  • NRP has a Operating Margin of 69.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRP outperforms 96.62% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 69.79%
PM (TTM) 64.7%
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
NRP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNRP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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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
  • NRP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NRP Yearly Shares OutstandingNRP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
NRP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNRP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • NRP has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • NRP's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.37 is amongst the best of the industry. NRP outperforms 89.86% of its industry peers.
  • NRP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, NRP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.37
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.83%
NRP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNRP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • NRP has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that NRP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NRP has a better Current ratio (2.14) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • NRP has a Quick Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that NRP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NRP's Quick ratio of 2.14 is amongst the best of the industry. NRP outperforms 80.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 2.14
NRP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNRP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • NRP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.15%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, NRP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.26% in the last year.
  • NRP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.15%
EPS 3Y48.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y0.44%
Sales Q2Q%-17.24%

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.
NRP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNRP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
NRP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNRP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of NRP.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NRP is valued cheaper than 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. NRP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.45
Fwd PE N/A
NRP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNRP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • NRP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NRP is valued cheaper than 85.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8
EV/EBITDA 8.99
NRP Per share dataNRP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%, NRP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • NRP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.73.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NRP pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NRP has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
  • 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)3.46%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
NRP Yearly Dividends per shareNRP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 38.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NRP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.83%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NRP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNRP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
NRP Dividend Payout.NRP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NRP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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 for 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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP) is 10.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.45.


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 38.83%.