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During the past 12 months, Natural Resources Partners LP's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -26.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 36.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Natural Resources Partners LP's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 129.60% per year. The lowest was -60.30% per year. And the median was 2.45% per year.
Natural Resources Partners LP (NYSE:NRP) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Natural Resources Partners LP Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Natural Resources Partners LP Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Natural Resources Partners LP Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NRP vs NC, ARLP, BTU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Natural Resources Partners LP's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Natural Resources Partners LP PE Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Natural Resources Partners LP's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Resources Partners LP's PE Ratio falls into.
Natural Resources Partners LP Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Natural Resources Partners LP's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.84
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.84 mean?
Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.84 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #57 out of 137 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Natural Resources Partners LP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Natural Resources Partners LP's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.84. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #57 out of 137 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Resources Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Resources Partners LP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NC and ARLP?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #57 out of 137 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Natural Resources Partners LP in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. Natural Resources Partners LP's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Resources Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.70, compared to a current price of $113.72 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.84. Natural Resources Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.84 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Resources Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $113.72 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.70.
GuruFocus considers Natural Resources Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NRP:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $7.84
GF Value™: $84.70 vs. price of $113.72 (34.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NRP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Resources Partners LP is a diversified natural resource company. It is engaged in the business of owning, managing and leasing a diversified portfolio of mineral properties in the United States, including interests in coal, trona and soda ash, crude oil and natural gas, construction aggregates, frac sand, and other natural resources. The company leases coal reserves to experience mine operators under long-term leases that grant the operator the right to mine its coal reserves in exchange for royalty payments. The company operates in two reportable segments namely: Mineral Rights and Soda Ash. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Mineral Rights segment. Geographically, the company's business activity of the group functions through the United States.
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