Natural Resource Partners (NRP)
NYSE:NRP
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NRP Stock Chart & Stats
$105.26
-$3.61(-3.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$105.26
-$3.61(-3.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$91.79 - $128.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.61K
Average Volume (3M)21.64K
Market Cap
$1.57B
Enterprise Value$1.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$30.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$33.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.18
Shares Outstanding13,250,412
10 Day Avg. Volume18,932
30 Day Avg. Volume21,640
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.80
Price to Book (P/B)2.23
Price to Sales (P/S)6.85
P/FCF Ratio8.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.79
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.83
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNRP has materially de‑risked its balance sheet versus 2020–21, with low current leverage and returns on equity in the mid‑20s. Debt was actively paid down (intra‑quarter peak $73M to $45M), enhancing financial flexibility to withstand commodity cycles and fund distributions.
Mineral Rights Cash GenerationThe Mineral Rights segment consistently generates strong operating and free cash flow, with FCF closely tracking net income. Sustainable royalty receipts and high earnings quality provide durable cash available for debt reduction and distributions despite cyclical commodity swings.
Long‑Lived Soda Ash AssetSisecam Wyoming represents multi‑decade optionality: long reserve life and a strong historical distribution record (roughly $0.5B over 13 years) imply meaningful long‑term value even if short‑term payouts pause, supporting future income once market balance recovers.
Bears Say
Soda Ash Oversupply & Suspended DistributionsA severe, industrywide soda ash oversupply has materially curtailed expected JV distributions and produced equity losses. This structural market deterioration forces re‑evaluation of long‑term cash flow assumptions and may require future capital infusions or permanently lower payout expectations.
Declining Coal Volumes & ToplineCoal volumes and company revenues have meaningfully declined, reflecting cyclical and structural pressures in the coal market. Given metallurgical coal's large share of coal royalties, sustained volume declines would erode royalty income and challenge the durability of distributions and margin sustainability.
Commodity & Operator DependenceNRP's asset‑light royalty model concentrates exposure to commodity prices, operator activity, and reserve accounting. Recent higher depletion/depreciation and falling FCF highlight reserve and cycle sensitivity, which reduces earnings visibility and ups the risk of distribution volatility over the medium term.
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NRP FAQ
What was Natural Resource Partners’s price range in the past 12 months?
Natural Resource Partners lowest stock price was $91.79 and its highest was $128.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Resource Partners’s market cap?
Natural Resource Partners’s market cap is $1.57B.
When is Natural Resource Partners’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Resource Partners’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Natural Resource Partners’s earnings last quarter?
Natural Resource Partners released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.44.
Is Natural Resource Partners overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Natural Resource Partners’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Natural Resource Partners pay dividends?
Natural Resource Partners pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.05%. See more information on Natural Resource Partners dividends here
What is Natural Resource Partners’s EPS estimate?
Natural Resource Partners’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Natural Resource Partners have?
Natural Resource Partners has 13,250,412 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natural Resource Partners’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natural Resource Partners reported an EPS of $1.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.983%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Natural Resource Partners?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NRP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Natural Resource PRN Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NRP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Natural Resource Partners
Natural Resource Partners L.P., through its subsidiaries, owns, manages, and leases a portfolio of mineral properties in the United States. It operates through two segments, Mineral Rights and Soda Ash. The company owns interests in coal, soda ash, trona, and other natural resources. Its coal reserves are primarily located in Appalachia, the Illinois Basin, and the Northern Powder River Basin in the United States; industrial minerals and aggregates properties are located in the United States; oil and gas properties located in Louisiana; timber assets located in West Virginia; and trona ore mining operation and soda ash refinery are located in the Green River Basin, Wyoming. The company leases a portion of its reserves in exchange for royalty payments; and owns and leases transportation and processing infrastructure related to coal properties. NRP (GP) LP serves as the general partner of the company. Natural Resource Partners L.P. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
NRP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture. Operationally and financially, NRP retains meaningful strengths — solid Mineral Rights cash generation, active deleveraging (debt reduced to $45M), maintained distributions and a long-lived soda ash asset with significant historical distributions and reserves. However, material near-term challenges persist: a severe soda ash supply glut causing JV losses and suspended distributions, a $39M capital infusion that turned Q1 free cash flow negative, and ~20% coal volume declines contributing to lower segment income. Management emphasizes conservative capital allocation and reevaluation of soda ash assumptions, signaling caution. Overall the positives (strong cash generation and balance sheet actions) are counterbalanced by significant commodity-specific headwinds and uncertainty around soda ash recoveries.View all NRP earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
24.82% Insiders
1.02% Mutual Funds
2.22% Other Institutional Investors
71.06% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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