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Natural Resource Partners L.P. NRP

Bituminous Coal & Lignite Surface Mining · SIC 1221 · Vertical: Coal mining (SIC 122x)

118.50USD+1.20% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) is a natural resource company that owns and leases a broad portfolio of mineral properties across the United States, with a focus on coal, and holds a 49% stake in Sisecam Wyoming, a soda ash producer. Revenues fell in 2025 as weak prices for metallurgical coal and soda ash weighed on results, and the company now focuses on generating cash and reducing debt. Its earnings depend on coal volumes and prices paid by its lessees and on the soda ash market.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) stock was 118.50 USD (+1.20% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.6 bn USD, P/E 15.3, beta 0.56, 52-week range 96.00–125.41 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): net income of 26.5 m USD (−14.1% YoY).

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.6 bn USD
shares as of 04 Nov 2026
P/E (TTM)
15.3
market cap ÷ net income
E/P (TTM)
6.52%
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.56
Volatility (1y) 21%
52-week range
96.00125.41

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
67.6
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
109.50 – 119.24
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.92 · band width 8.5%
SMA 50 / 200
111.95 / 111.19
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.86 / 1.72
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+7.9%−1.1%+9.0 pp—
3 months+12.9%−0.5%+13.3 pp—
6 months+2.8%+4.4%−1.5 pp—
Year to date+13.5%+12.3%+1.2 pp—
1 year+14.7%+13.5%+1.2 pp−16.6%
3 years+71.1%+76.4%−5.3 pp−26.7%
5 years+276.5%+63.7%+212.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−23.5%
13 Feb 2026 → 20 Jul 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−28.9%
03 Mar 2023 → 31 May 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
+30.4%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
unavailable USD
unavailable YoY
Net income
26.5 m USD
−14.1% YoY
Diluted EPS
unavailable
unavailable YoY
net / operating
unavailable / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue61.8 m51.3 m——————
Cost of revenue9.6 m6.8 m4.2 m7.7 m5.3 m6.1 m5.7 m5.5 m
Operating income46.3 m42.9 m36.6 m32.7 m32.2 m20.6 m26.2 m27.1 m
Depreciation & amortisation2.8 m4.0 m3.8 m3.9 m3.3 m7.6 m11.1 m6.5 m
Interest expense3.5 m2.7 m2.4 m1.8 m1.2 m973.0 k1.1 m552.0 k
Net income42.8 m40.3 m34.2 m30.9 m31.0 m19.6 m25.2 m26.5 m
Operating cash flow66.2 m34.4 m45.6 m ≈41.1 m ≈44.8 m33.0 m41.0 m ≈44.0 m ≈
Capex0———————

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

EPS unavailable in the issuer's structured filings (e.g. a partnership reports per unit, not per share).

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue251.1 m257.4 m139.7 m216.1 m307.0 m278.7 m232.4 munavailable
Revenue YoY+3.4%+2.5%−45.7%+54.7%+42.1%−9.2%−16.6%unavailable
Net income139.5 m-24.5 m-84.8 m108.9 m268.5 m278.4 m183.6 m136.4 m
Net income YoY+57.4%−117.5%unavailableunavailable+146.5%+3.7%−34.0%−25.7%
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %55.6%-9.5%-60.7%50.4%87.5%99.9%79.0%unavailable
Free cash flow188.9 munavailable89.3 m121.8 m266.7 m311.0 m248.5 m165.9 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
30.1 m USD
Financial debt
33.1 m USD
Net debt
2.9 m USD
Equity
unavailable USD
Total assets
748.4 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.85x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
17.9%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
278.7 m
2024
232.4 m
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Feb 2025verified

Cost of revenue
2023
32.3 m
2024
28.0 m
2025
23.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
246.4 m ≈
2024
204.3 m ≈
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Feb 2025derived

Operating income
2023
292.5 m
2024
199.2 m
2025
144.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
18.5 m
2024
15.5 m
2025
15.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
311.0 m ≈
2024
214.7 m ≈
2025
159.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
14.1 m
2024
15.6 m
2025
8.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
278.4 m
2024
183.6 m
2025
136.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
12.0 m
2024
30.4 m
2025
30.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
41.1 m
2024
31.5 m
2025
28.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
55.3 m
2024
63.9 m
2025
60.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
13.7 m
2024
12.9 m
2025
11.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
797.9 m
2024
772.9 m
2025
748.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
885.0 k
2024
909.0 k
2025
1.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
30.8 m
2024
14.2 m
2025
14.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
124.3 m
2024
127.9 m
2025
18.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
49.8 m
2024
31.9 m
2025
33.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
219.6 m
2024
221.8 m
2025
115.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
311.0 m
2024
248.5 m
2025
165.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
10.0 k
2024
0
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
311.0 m ≈
2024
248.5 m ≈
2025
165.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
5.4 m
2024
7.5 m
2025
4.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-343.5 m
2024
-237.5 m
2025
-170.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-16.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Revenue CAGR 3Y
2.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2024
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-2.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2019 → FY 2024
EBIT growth (YoY)
-31.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Net income growth (YoY)
-34.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Net income CAGR 3Y
19.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2024
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-20.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2024

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
unavailable
input data missing
ROA
13.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
14.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-37.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
28.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
162.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
0 USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
162.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
159.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion
120.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
15 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
1.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
15.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
15.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
6.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
11.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
14.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
9.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
FCF yield
10.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
unavailable
input data missing

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 57 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

118.50 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.6 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
15.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
11.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue growth (YoY)
-16.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

23/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2024
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 04 Nov 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 04 Nov 2026
verified 1612derived 115

Score by group

  • Balance sheet58
  • Growth20
  • Valuation57
  • Quality100

Estimated value range

Low
113.26
USD per share
Mid
132.61
USD per share
High
137.55
USD per share
Price: 118.50 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 11.9% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 10.6% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 3 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 59.62 – 242.20 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)160.45 – 242.20 (Mid 192.33)
    WACC 9.3% · starting FCFF 165.9 m USD · terminal value share of EV 73%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: starting growth implied by the price (fading linearly to terminal growth, everything else fixed): -17.5%
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA59.62 – 84.93 (Mid 73.38)
    4 companies used · median multiple 6.9x · quartiles 5.6x – 8.1x
    ARLP, BTU, CNR, HCC
  • Peers: P/E113.26 – 137.55 (Mid 132.61)
    3 companies used · median multiple 17.2x · quartiles 14.7x – 17.8x
    ARLP, HCC, NC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Coal mining (SIC 122x)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 57/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
FCF conversion · Quality159.0%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth2.4%20 (on a fixed band)13%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-0.3x17 (vs peers)16%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet28.4x100 (on a fixed band)10%
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.7x100 (on a fixed band)6%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation15.3x60 (vs peers)16%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation11.4x20 (vs peers)16%
FCF yield · Valuation10.4%100 (on a fixed band)13%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet58/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial20/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation57/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS LP (NRP). Latest full fiscal year: 2024; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 232.4 m USD in 2024; YoY growth -16.6%; net debt/EBITDA -0.3x.

The estimated value range is 113.26–137.55 USD per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 132.61 USD, the price of 118.50 USD leaves a potential of 11.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 10.6% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 57/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: growth, quality, returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • FCF conversion: 159.0%
  • Interest coverage: 28.4x
  • Current ratio: 2.7x
  • FCF yield: 10.4%

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 2.4%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: -0.3x
  • EV/EBITDA: 11.4x
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net margin, EPS CAGR 3Y, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Coal mining (SIC 122x) · same industry group (3-digit SIC) · compared with 8 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
15.3x
vertical median 17.2x
below median (−10.6%)
EV/EBITDA
11.4x
vertical median 8.1x
above median (+41.0%)
P/S
—
vertical median 0.9x
P/B
—
vertical median 1.1x
ROE
—
vertical median 2.7%
Net margin
—
vertical median 2.3%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 1.9%
Revenue YoY
-16.6%
vertical median -12.2%
below median
Net debt/EBITDA
-0.3x
vertical median -0.8x
above median
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.0%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
HCCWarrior Met Coal, Inc.4.3 bn18.510.4%12.5%−14.1%+3% / +45%
CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc.4.0 bn40.42.7%2.3%+86.2%+0% / −25%
ARLPAlliance Resource Partners LP3.2 bn12.2—12.3%−10.4%+3% / +20%
BTUPeabody Energy Corp2.1 bn—-5.0%-4.3%−8.9%−38% / −29%
AMRAlpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.2.0 bn—-3.0%-2.2%−28.0%−3% / −45%
NRPNatural Resource Partners LP1.6 bn15.3——−16.6%+15% / +71%
METCRamaco Resources, Inc.310.0 m—-15.0%-12.2%−19.5%−56% / −57%
ARECAmerican Resources Corporation106.5 m1.6718.3%—−100.0%−64% / −40%
NCNacco Industries, Inc.—17.23.4%5.3%+16.6%−30% / −2%

1- and 3-year price returns: for NRP from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

In brief

Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) is a natural resource company that owns and leases a broad portfolio of mineral properties across the United States, with a focus on coal, and holds a 49% stake in Sisecam Wyoming, a soda ash producer. Revenues fell in 2025 as weak prices for metallurgical coal and soda ash weighed on results, and the company now focuses on generating cash and reducing debt. Its earnings depend on coal volumes and prices paid by its lessees and on the soda ash market 123.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A large and diversified mineral portfolio provides revenues from several production regions, and the royalty structure carries no direct operating costs.
  • Low leverage and available liquidity give the company financial flexibility.
  • The stake in Sisecam Wyoming, one of the lowest-cost producers in its field, offers potential distributions once the market recovers.

Weaknesses

  • Revenues depend on a small number of lessees, and financial trouble at any of them could significantly affect royalty payments.
  • Distributions are variable and depend on cash flow, and the board can reduce or suspend them.
  • The soda ash segment has not generated distributions in recent quarters, which makes its revenues unstable.

Opportunities

  • A recovery in steel demand or a contraction of Chinese capacity could support coal and soda ash prices.
  • If the market for carbon sequestration and renewable energy becomes clearer, existing rights could generate new revenue.
  • Lower debt could allow the company to raise distributions to unitholders in the coming period.

Threats

  • Bankruptcies or mine closures among lessees could lead to lost royalties and impairments.
  • Trade tariffs and sanctions on American coal could reduce the prices lessees receive.
  • Substitution of coal by natural gas and renewables could reduce long-term demand for the company's products.

Risks

  • Dependence on a few lesseeshigh

    A significant share of revenues comes from a small number of lessees, and any interruption in their payments could have a disproportionate effect on results.

  • Volatile coal priceshigh

    Metallurgical and thermal coal prices depend on external factors, and further declines could make some mines unprofitable.

  • Low soda ash pricesmedium

    Oversupply from China keeps prices below production cost, which could prolong the period without distributions from Sisecam Wyoming.

  • Trade policymedium

    Tariffs and trade restrictions could reduce the prices lessees receive and therefore the royalties the company collects.

  • Debt and payment obligationslow

    Debt service and principal repayments could limit financial flexibility if cash flow declines.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If steel demand and coal prices improve, royalty revenues could rise quickly, supported by an extensive mineral portfolio.
  • Low leverage and available liquidity could allow the company to raise distributions after reducing debt, as management intends.
  • The Sisecam Wyoming stake could generate significant distributions if the soda ash market returns to balance.

What would break the thesis

  • If coal and soda ash prices remain low, revenues and distributions could continue to decline.
  • Dependence on a few lessees could expose the company to sudden losses if one of them runs into financial difficulty.
  • Long-term demand for coal could fall as natural gas and renewable energy gain market share.

What to watch

  • Level of the distribution for the third quarter of 2026Q3 2026
  • Evolution of metallurgical coal prices and lessee volumes2026
  • Resumption of distributions from Sisecam Wyoming2027
  • Progress on debt reduction and any increase in unitholder distributionsnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

The business

NRP is a diversified natural resource company organized as a master limited partnership and headquartered in Houston, which owns, manages and leases a portfolio of mineral properties in the United States, including interests in coal and other natural resources 1. The company reports in two operating segments, Mineral Rights and Soda Ash, while corporate and financing functions earn no revenues 1. Its units trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NRP 1.

NRP's revenues come mainly from royalties paid by mining lessees, based on coal volumes sold and the price per ton, and from distributions on its non-controlling stake in Sisecam Wyoming 1. The company does not operate the mines itself; lessees run them, and NRP bears the risk tied to their production levels and their ability to pay 1. Its results therefore depend significantly on a few lessees with large shares of revenue 1.

Beyond coal, the company holds rights to industrial minerals and to carbon sequestration and renewable energy activities, which it describes as opportunities still under exploration 13. Distributions to unitholders depend on cash flow, debt service obligations and the reserves the board considers necessary 13.

Segments

Mineral Rights

The Mineral Rights segment includes about 13 million acres of mineral interests and subsurface rights, and its revenues come mainly from coal royalties 1. In 2025 segment revenues declined from the prior year because of lower metallurgical coal prices and volumes 1. In the second quarter of 2026 Mineral Rights revenues rose from the prior year quarter, supported by higher volumes and prices at certain properties 3.

Soda Ash

The Soda Ash segment consists of the 49% stake in Sisecam Wyoming, one of the lowest-cost soda ash producers in the world, and generates cash only when distributions are paid 1. Revenues fell sharply in 2025 because of lower soda ash prices, and the company received no distributions in recent quarters 13. The company agreed to make an additional investment in Sisecam Wyoming to reduce its debt 2.

Market context

The coal market remains weak, with metallurgical coal prices affected by softer steel demand and thermal coal prices by low natural gas prices and ample supply at power plants 13. The soda ash market is oversupplied, mainly because of new capacity from China, and prices sit below production cost for many producers 13. The company does not expect a quick recovery in these prices or a resumption of Sisecam Wyoming distributions for several years 13.

Markets for carbon sequestration and renewable energy revenue remain difficult because of high costs and an uncertain regulatory framework, which could delay any monetization of these rights 1. Medium-term performance depends on trade policy, tariffs on American coal and global steel demand 1.

Trends

  • Weak demand for metallurgical coalheadwind

    Global steel demand and weak metallurgical coal prices weigh on royalties, especially at the properties that make up the largest share of revenues 13.

  • Oversupply of soda ashheadwind

    New capacity in China has kept soda ash prices below production cost, and distributions from Sisecam Wyoming have been suspended 13.

  • Partial recovery in coal volumesmixed

    Higher volumes and prices at some properties supported revenues in the first half of 2026, which could continue if the market stabilizes 23.

  • Debt reduction and a stronger balance sheettailwind

    Low leverage and high liquidity let the company meet its obligations, and plans to reduce debt and raise distributions depend on cash flow 13.

Competitive position

The supplied sources do not name direct competitors of NRP as a list; the company is compared with other mineral rights owners and coal producers that lease similar properties, but these are not named explicitly in the documents reviewed. In soda ash, competition comes from higher-cost producers and from new capacity in China, which pushes prices down 1.

Competitive pressure also comes from natural gas and renewable energy, which replace coal in electricity generation and reduce demand for thermal coal 1.

  • Other mineral rights and coal property owners

    Competitors in acquiring and leasing coal properties, not named explicitly in the sources reviewed.

  • Soda ash producers in China

    Main source of new capacity that has pushed soda ash prices below production cost.

  • Natural gas producers

    Cheap gas competes with thermal coal in electricity generation.

  • Renewable energy sources

    Growing share of renewables reduces demand for thermal coal.

News & filings

In the press

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SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Natural Resource Partners L.P. · 27 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Natural Resource Partners L.P. · 05 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Natural Resource Partners L.P. · 05 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.