NRP (Natural Resources Partners LP) EBITDA Margin %: 59.78% (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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NRP Natural Resources Partners LP NRP
66 GF Score
Price $98.00
GF Value $79.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Natural Resources Partners LP EBITDA Margin %?

Natural Resources Partners LP NRP +0.67% 66 EBITDA Margin % is 59.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 90.26. GuruFocus rates NRP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks better than 96.92% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.2 Mil. Natural Resources Partners LP's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.2 Mil. Therefore, Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.78%.


Natural Resources Partners LP  (NYSE:NRP) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


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Natural Resources Partners LP EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Natural Resources Partners LP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Natural Resources Partners LP Quarterly Data
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NRP vs NC, BTU, ARLP: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Natural Resources Partners LP EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=159.306/202.34
=78.73 %

Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28.206/47.182
=59.78 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 59.78% mean?
Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP) has a EBITDA Margin % of 59.78% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 90.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #4 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Natural Resources Partners LP's current EBITDA Margin % of 59.78% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 90.26. The Other Energy Sources industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.82. Natural Resources Partners LP's value of 59.78% is 508.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #4 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Resources Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Resources Partners LP's EBITDA Margin % compare to NC and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #4 out of 130 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Natural Resources Partners LP in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.82. Natural Resources Partners LP's value of 59.78% is 508.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 90.26 vs. the industry median of 9.82, Natural Resources Partners LP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.82, based on 130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Resources Partners LP's current EBITDA Margin % of 59.78% is 508.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Resources Partners LP's current EBITDA Margin % is 59.78%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 90.26. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.26, compared to a current price of $98.00 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 59.78%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 90.26 and 508.8% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.82. Natural Resources Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 59.78% as of Mar. 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 $98.00 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.26. GuruFocus considers Natural Resources Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NRP:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 59.78% (34% below median its 10-year median of 90.26)
  • GF Value™: $79.26 vs. price of $98.00 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 508.8% above the Other Energy Sources median (#4 of 130)

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 Business Description

Address 1415 Louisiana Street, Suite 3325, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
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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