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Natural Resources Partners LP (NYSE:NRP) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Natural Resources Partners LP Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Natural Resources Partners LP Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Natural Resources Partners LP Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
Forward PE Ratio
2.21
4.83
7.39
7.36
4.89
4.95
Natural Resources Partners LP Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
Forward PE Ratio
2.21
1.17
2.67
5.30
4.83
6.02
5.36
4.14
7.39
6.21
7.01
6.13
7.36
8.71
6.17
4.80
4.89
1.72
7.12
4.30
4.95
5.59
NRP vs NC, BTU, ARLP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Natural Resources Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Natural Resources Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Resources Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Natural Resources Partners LP Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #999999 out of 64 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry.
Is Natural Resources Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Natural Resources Partners LP's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #999999 out of 64 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natural Resources Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Resources Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio compare to NC and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #999999 out of 64 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Natural Resources Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 13.40, based on 64 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Resources Partners LP's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 $84.85, compared to a current price of $102.86 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Natural Resources Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 18, 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 $102.86 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.85.
GuruFocus considers Natural Resources Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NRP:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $84.85 vs. price of $102.86 (21.2% 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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