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Natural Resources Partners LPNRP -1.04%63 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.07% as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 27.87. GuruFocus rates NRP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 145 Other Energy Sources companies, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks better than 91.03% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Natural Resources Partners LP's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 7.07%.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
* 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
NRP vs NC, BTU, ARLP: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Natural Resources Partners LP's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Natural Resources Partners LP's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Resources Partners LP's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.07% mean?
Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.07% as of Aug. 18, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 27.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #13 out of 145 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Natural Resources Partners LP's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Natural Resources Partners LP's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.07% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 27.87. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #13 out of 145 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 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Resources Partners LP's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NC and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Natural Resources Partners LP ranks #13 out of 145 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Natural Resources Partners LP in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Natural Resources Partners LP and its competitors. Natural Resources Partners LP's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.07%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 27.87. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.07%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 27.87. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Resources Partners LP (NRP), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.07% 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:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 7.07% (75% below median its 10-year median of 27.87)
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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