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Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US63900P6088
CUSIP
63900P608
Sector
Energy
Industry
Thermal Coal
IPO Date
Oct 11, 2002

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$11.89
PE Ratio
10.18
PEG Ratio
0.31
Total Revenue (TTM)
$199.17M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$144.80M
EBITDA (TTM)
$25.67M
Year Range
$86.83 - $128.60
ROA (TTM)
14.08%
ROE (TTM)
16.66%

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Natural Resource Partners L.P.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Natural Resource Partners L.P., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) has returned 16.71% so far this year and 19.96% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NRP has achieved an annualized return of 41.08%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Natural Resource Partners L.P.

1D
-1.26%
1M
0.06%
YTD
16.71%
6M
16.89%
1Y
19.96%
3Y*
38.95%
5Y*
59.52%
10Y*
41.08%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 11, 2002, NRP's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2016 with a return of +71.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2015 at -34.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, NRP closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 22, 2016 with a return of +32.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 22, 2015 at -19.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.72%7.29%0.06%16.71%
2025-4.50%0.14%-0.22%-1.72%-3.25%-2.54%7.23%1.85%1.39%-1.33%2.26%-0.74%-1.93%
20245.07%-5.13%3.45%-2.17%1.23%-0.79%1.54%-1.02%9.49%-3.08%16.33%1.38%27.43%
2023-0.26%5.94%-3.77%-0.27%-12.15%17.02%20.21%2.79%22.41%-16.32%16.76%21.37%87.03%
202211.94%-1.58%17.48%10.67%2.46%-21.98%8.89%8.69%2.17%-3.95%0.82%28.93%72.85%
202113.53%15.83%-8.53%4.40%11.60%15.59%1.70%-2.39%14.85%31.83%6.13%2.45%164.73%

Benchmark Metrics

Natural Resource Partners L.P. has an annualized alpha of 11.24%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2002.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.03%) than losses (80.74%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
11.24%
Beta
0.72
0.09
Upside Capture
81.03%
Downside Capture
80.74%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NRP ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


NRP Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
NRP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NRP Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
NRP Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
NRP Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
NRP Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NRPBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.76

0.90

-0.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.24

1.39

-0.14

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.26

1.40

-0.13

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.77

6.61

-2.83

Explore NRP risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Natural Resource Partners L.P. provided a 2.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.12 per share.


0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.12$4.21$5.44$5.43$2.70$1.80$1.35$2.65$1.80$1.80$1.80$5.75

Dividend yield

2.58%4.03%4.90%5.87%4.97%5.39%9.82%13.18%4.71%6.92%5.57%45.28%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Natural Resource Partners L.P.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.75$0.12$0.87
2025$0.00$0.75$1.21$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$4.21
2024$0.00$0.75$2.44$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$5.44
2023$0.00$0.75$2.43$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$5.43
2022$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$2.70
2021$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$1.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Natural Resource Partners L.P. has a dividend yield of 2.58%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Natural Resource Partners L.P. has a payout ratio of 44.02%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Natural Resource Partners L.P. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Natural Resource Partners L.P.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Natural Resource Partners L.P. was 97.11%, occurring on Jan 20, 2016. Recovery took 2511 trading sessions.

The current Natural Resource Partners L.P. drawdown is 3.51%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.11%Mar 17, 20111219Jan 20, 20162511Jan 14, 20263730
-67.34%Jul 1, 2008101Nov 20, 2008532Jan 3, 2011633
-34.15%Jul 17, 200723Aug 16, 2007191May 20, 2008214
-25.67%Aug 4, 2005101Dec 27, 2005288Feb 21, 2007389
-19.48%Feb 28, 200533Apr 14, 200559Jul 8, 200592

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Natural Resource Partners L.P. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Natural Resource Partners L.P. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Thermal Coal industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NRP, comparing it with other companies in the Thermal Coal industry. Currently, NRP has a P/E ratio of 10.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NRP compared to other companies in the Thermal Coal industry. NRP currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NRP relative to other companies in the Thermal Coal industry. Currently, NRP has a P/S ratio of 5.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items