NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP

NRP

Natural Resource Partners L.P., together with its subsidiaries, owns, manages, and leases a portfolio of mineral properties in the United States. It operates in two segments, Mineral Rights and Soda Ash. It owns interests in coal, soda ash, trona, and other natural resources.

Country: United StatesPrice: $104.56Market Cap: $1.4B

Company Profile

Industry: Coal
SIC Sector: Coal Mining
Size: Small Cap($1.4B)
Revenue: $207.3M-10.8% YoY
Net Income: $136.4M-25.7% YoY

Financial Snapshot

Operating Margin69.6%
Return on Equity21.6%
Debt / Equity0.07
Current Ratio1.85
EPS (Diluted)$10.04−11.5%
Shares Retired−0.7% / −4.0% 2y

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Shareholder Return

Fiscal 2025

Issued 0.7% of shares last year, 4.0% issued over two.

Buybacks
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Dividends
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What drove EPS

A buyback raises earnings per share without the company earning more. This splits each year's change into the two.

FY22
178.4% = 146.5% + 12.9%
FY23
−2.3% = 3.7% + −5.8%
FY24
−13.2% = −34.0% + 31.6%
FY25
−11.5% = −25.7% + 19.1%
Earnings Fewer shares More shares

The two parts do not sum exactly to the total — the difference is the cross-term, plus preferred capital where the company has any. It is left visible rather than distributed into the other two.

Share count is the denominator the filer used for diluted EPS, recovered as net income ÷ EPS — not the balance-sheet count, which is a point-in-time figure and would put the timing difference into this split. Years with a loss are omitted: a smaller share count makes a loss per share larger, so the decomposition inverts.

Company Financials

Annual data (10-K) · Last 5 years

MetricFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Market Cap$1.4B$1.3Best.$1.1Best.$553.3Mest.$354.8Mest.
Revenue$207.3M↓11%$232.4M↓17%$278.7M↓9%$307.0M↑42%$216.1M
Operating Income$144.4M↓28%$199.2M↓32%$292.5M↓4%$305.2M↑107%$147.8M
Net Income$136.4M↓26%$183.6M↓34%$278.4M↑4%$268.5M↑147%$108.9M
EPS (Diluted)$10.04↓12%$11.35↓13%$13.08↓2%$13.39↑178%$4.81
Gross Margin88.5%↑1%87.9%↓1%88.4%88.6%↑1%87.5%
Operating Margin69.6%↓19%85.7%↓18%105.0%↑6%99.4%↑45%68.4%
ROE21.6%↓35%33.3%↓36%52.4%↓7%56.2%↑32%42.5%
Total Debt$47.3M↓70%$156.3M↓16%$185.8M↓10%$207.4M↓56%$472.6M
Shareholders' Equity$632.5M↑15%$551.1M↑4%$531.1M↑11%$477.5M↑86%$256.0M
Current Ratio1.85↓8%2.00↑81%1.11↓20%1.39↓45%2.53
Debt / Equity0.07↓74%0.28↓19%0.35↓19%0.43↓76%1.85
Operating Cash Flow$165.9M↓33%$248.5M↓20%$311.0M↑17%$266.8M↑119%$121.8M
Free Cash Flow$165.9M↓33%$248.5M↓20%$311.0M↑17%$266.7M↑119%$121.8M
Scored from 10-K1d ago
MetricMarks

Risk-Aware Value

Akre

Three-Legged Stool

Druckenmiller

Macro-Enhanced Growth

Spier

Value Checklist

Pabrai

Dhandho Framework

Munger

Quality Focus

Ackman

Activist Value

Piotroski

F-Score

Greenblatt

Magic Formula

Lynch

GARP

Buffett

Quality Compounder

Graham

Defensive Value

VerdictBUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUYHOLDPASSNot rankedBUYPASSFAIL
Score
Analysis
Intrinsic Value
Margin of Safety-21.0%+79.8%-18.9%+3.7%-1.7%+47.9%-0.2%-117.2%+18.0%+48.4%+23.2%-0.3%
Data As Of10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)10-K (2026-08-15)

Where They Agree

  • Debt & Leverage

    All 8 investors pass NRP's debt & leverage

    Interest Coverage & Debt/EBITDAIC=18.0x, D/EBITDA=0.3x
    ✓MarksInterest Coverage > 3x; Debt/EBITDA < 4x
    Debt Levels0.07
    ✓AkreDebt/Equity < 0.3✓MungerDebt/Equity < 0.5
    Total Debt / Shareholders Equity0.07
    ✓Ackman<= 1.0
    LT Debt / Total Assets Change16.54% -> 2.52%
    ✓PiotroskiDecreased YoY
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    Total Debt / Equity0.07
    ✓Lynch< 0.33
    Cash - Long-term Debt$11.3M
    ✓LynchPositive preferred
    Debt/Equity & Interest CoverageD/E: 0.07, IC: 18.0x
    ✓BuffettD/E < 0.5 AND Interest Coverage > 5x
    LT Debt vs Net Current AssetsLT Debt $18.9M vs NCA $27.9M
    ✓GrahamLT Debt <= Net Current Assets

Where They Disagree

  • Profitability

    6 of 11 pass — Spier, Piotroski, Greenblatt +2 more object

    Margin of SafetyP/E=12.1x, P/B=2.5x
    ✗SpierP/E < 15 AND P/B < 2.0✓PabraiP/B < 1.5 or P/E < 15
    Discount to Intrinsic Value29.8% (IV=$172.35 vs Price=$121.05)
    ✓Marks>= 20% below intrinsic value
    Positive Net Income Frequency22/25 years positive
    ✓MarksPositive net income in >= 7 of last 10 years
    Return on Equity35.8% (3-yr avg)
    ✓AkreROE > 20% (3-year avg)
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    EPS Growth AccelerationLatest: -11.5%, Prior: -13.2%
    ✓DruckenmillerAccelerating EPS growth
    Operating Income / Revenue69.6%
    ✓Ackman>= 15%
    Net Income / Shareholders Equity21.6%
    ✓Ackman>= 15%
    Net Income / Total Assets18.22%
    ✓PiotroskiROA > 0
    ROA Change YoY23.76% -> 18.22% (delta: -5.54%)
    ✗PiotroskiCurrent ROA > Prior ROA
    (CFO / Total Assets) vs ROACFO/Assets=22.16%, ROA=18.22%
    ✓PiotroskiCFO/Assets > ROA
    Gross Margin Change YoY87.9% -> 88.5%
    ✓PiotroskiImproved YoY
    EBIT / Enterprise Value9.0%
    ✗Greenblatt> 10%
    Earnings Yield + ROC AssessmentEY=9.0%, ROC=None
    ✗GreenblattBoth EY > 10% and ROC > 25%
    3-5 Year EPS CAGR20.2%
    ✓Lynch15-30% (Fast Grower); > 0% to pass
    ROE21.6%
    ✓Lynch> 15%
    Net Income Positive (10+ years)22/25 years positive
    ✗BuffettPositive every year for 10+ years
    ROE (5-yr avg)41.2%
    ✓Buffett> 15% (5-yr avg)
    Operating Margin (10-yr trend)69.6% (latest)
    ✗BuffettStable or rising over 10 years
    Free Cash Flow Proxy$151.3M
    ✗BuffettPositive and growing
    Earnings Variance (10-yr CoV)
    ✗BuffettCoV < 0.3
    Retained Earnings Effectiveness1.20x
    ✓Buffett$1 retained -> > $1 market value created
    Positive EPS (10 years)12/25 years positive
    ✗GrahamPositive EPS every year for 10 years
    EPS Growth (3-yr avg, 10-yr window)
    ✗Graham>= 33% growth
  • Valuation

    6 of 9 pass — Spier, Greenblatt and Graham object

    P/B or P/E vs. Historical AverageP/E=12.1x, P/B=2.5x
    ✓MarksP/E < 15 or P/B < 2.0
    Discount to Intrinsic Value29.8% (IV=$172.35 vs Price=$121.05)
    ✓Marks>= 20% below intrinsic value
    Price vs. 200-day MAQualitative
    ✓DruckenmillerPrice above 200-day moving average
    Margin of SafetyP/E=12.1x, P/B=2.5x
    ✗SpierP/E < 15 AND P/B < 2.0
    Show 9 more metrics ▾
    P/E or FCF YieldP/E=12.1x, FCF Yield=10.4%
    ✓PabraiP/E < 15 or FCF Yield > 10%
    Valuation ReasonablenessP/E=12.1x, OE Yield=9.5%
    ✓MungerP/E < 25 or Owner Earnings Yield > 5%
    Price / FCF per Share9.6x
    ✓Ackman<= 25
    EBIT / Enterprise Value9.0%
    ✗Greenblatt> 10%
    Earnings Yield + ROC AssessmentEY=9.0%, ROC=None
    ✗GreenblattBoth EY > 10% and ROC > 25%
    P/E / EPS Growth Rate0.60
    ✓Lynch< 1.0 (ideally < 0.5)
    Price / 3-yr avg EPS10.5x
    ✓Graham<= 15x
    Price-to-Book Ratio2.5x
    ✗Graham<= 1.5x
    P/E x P/B26.50
    ✗Graham<= 22.5
  • Cash Flow

    4 of 6 pass — Lynch and Buffett object

    FCF Positive17/17 years FCF positive
    ✓MarksPositive FCF in majority of recent years
    P/E or FCF YieldP/E=12.1x, FCF Yield=10.4%
    ✓PabraiP/E < 15 or FCF Yield > 10%
    (OCF - CapEx) / Market Cap10.4%
    ✓Ackman>= 4%
    Price / FCF per Share9.6x
    ✓Ackman<= 25
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    Operating Cash Flow$165.9M
    ✓PiotroskiCFO > 0
    (CFO / Total Assets) vs ROACFO/Assets=22.16%, ROA=18.22%
    ✓PiotroskiCFO/Assets > ROA
    FCF Positive and Growing$165.9M
    ✗LynchPositive and growing
    Free Cash Flow Proxy$151.3M
    ✗BuffettPositive and growing
  • Growth

    3 of 5 pass — Ackman and Graham object

    Positive Net Income Frequency22/25 years positive
    ✓MarksPositive net income in >= 7 of last 10 years
    EPS Growth AccelerationLatest: -11.5%, Prior: -13.2%
    ✓DruckenmillerAccelerating EPS growth
    Revenue Growth RateLatest: -10.8%, Prior: -16.6%
    ✓DruckenmillerRevenue growth accelerating
    3yr Median Revenue Growth-10.8%
    ✗Ackman>= 5%
    Show 5 more metrics ▾
    Positive EPS Growth Frequency2/5 years with positive EPS growth
    ✗AckmanPositive EPS growth in >= 3 of last 5 years
    P/E / EPS Growth Rate0.60
    ✓Lynch< 1.0 (ideally < 0.5)
    3-5 Year EPS CAGR20.2%
    ✓Lynch15-30% (Fast Grower); > 0% to pass
    Inventory Growth vs Revenue GrowthN/A (no inventory)
    ✓LynchInventory growth < Revenue growth
    EPS Growth (3-yr avg, 10-yr window)
    ✗Graham>= 33% growth
  • Efficiency

    3 of 6 pass — Piotroski, Greenblatt and Graham object

    ROIC (high and growing)5/17 years ROIC > 15% (latest: 16.8%)
    ✓AkreROIC > 15% for 3+ years
    Reinvestment Rate x ROIC16.8% (RR=100% x ROIC=16.8%)
    ✓AkreReinvestment Rate * ROIC > 10%
    Return on Invested Capital16.8%
    ✓Munger> 15%
    Current Ratio Change YoY2.00 -> 1.85
    ✗PiotroskiIncreased YoY
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    Revenue / Total Assets Change YoY0.30x -> 0.28x
    ✗PiotroskiImproved YoY
    EBIT / (NWC + Net Fixed Assets)
    ✗Greenblatt> 25%
    ROIC (3-5 yr avg)26.1%
    ✓Buffett> 10%
    ROIC - WACC+16.1%
    ✓BuffettPositive (WACC = 10%)
    Current Ratio1.85
    ✗Graham>= 2.0
  • Verdicts

    Split decision: 7 BUY · 2 PASS · 1 HOLD · 1 FAIL

    Overall verdict
    ✓MarksBUY (8/8)✓AkreBUY (6/7)✓DruckenmillerBUY (6/7)✓SpierBUY (7/8)✓PabraiBUY (8/8)✓MungerBUY (7/7)•AckmanHOLD (6/9)✓PiotroskiPASS (F-Score 5)•GreenblattNot ranked✓LynchBUY (PEG 0.6)✓BuffettPASS (5/9)✗GrahamFAIL (3/9)
  • Valuation models

    Models split on NRP at $104.56 — fair values range $48.14–$518.60

    Marks fair value$86.43
    ✗Marks-21.0% margin vs $104.56
    Akre fair value$518.60
    ✓Akre+79.8% margin vs $104.56
    Druckenmiller fair value$87.96
    ✗Druckenmiller-18.9% margin vs $104.56
    Spier fair value$108.54
    ✓Spier+3.7% margin vs $104.56
    Show 8 more metrics ▾
    Pabrai fair value$102.86
    ✗Pabrai-1.7% margin vs $104.56
    Munger fair value$200.63
    ✓Munger+47.9% margin vs $104.56
    Ackman fair value$104.38
    ✗Ackman-0.2% margin vs $104.56
    Piotroski fair value$48.14
    ✗Piotroski-117.2% margin vs $104.56
    Greenblatt fair value$127.49
    ✓Greenblatt+18.0% margin vs $104.56
    Lynch fair value$202.79
    ✓Lynch+48.4% margin vs $104.56
    Buffett fair value$136.11
    ✓Buffett+23.2% margin vs $104.56
    Graham fair value$104.29
    ✗Graham-0.3% margin vs $104.56

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Net Income$136.4MTop 25%
ROE21.6%Top 25%
D/E0.07Median
Op. Margin69.6%Top 25%
Curr. Ratio1.85Bottom 25%
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