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Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: BRN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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0 Analysts rated it

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -64.55%
Avg. Invested days 23
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.86M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta -0.29
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 2.53
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 2.53
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.71

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Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -32.25%
Operating Margin (TTM) -37.35%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -10.1%
Return on Equity (TTM) -53%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 10543170
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value 10543170
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.54
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.98
Shares Outstanding 10053500
Shares Floating 4905019
Shares Outstanding 10053500
Shares Floating 4905019
Percent Insiders 56.96
Percent Institutions 12.35

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Barnwell Industries Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Barnwell Industries Inc. was founded in 1967. Initially focused on land development in Hawaii, it has evolved into a diversified company with interests in oil and natural gas, land investment, and contract drilling of water wells.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Oil and Natural Gas: Barnwell explores for, develops, produces, and sells oil and natural gas primarily in Canada. This segment is their primary revenue driver.
  • Land Investment: Barnwell owns and manages land in Hawaii. This segment generates revenue through leases and occasional sales.
  • Contract Drilling: Barnwell performs contract drilling of water wells in Hawaii.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Barnwell Industries Inc.'s leadership team consists of seasoned professionals in the oil and gas and land management industries. The company has a relatively small corporate structure, reflecting its size.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Oil and Natural Gas Production: Barnwell generates revenue from the sale of crude oil and natural gas produced in Canada. Their market share is relatively small within the broader North American oil and gas market. Competitors: Large integrated oil companies and numerous smaller exploration and production companies. Revenue tied directly to commodity prices and production volume.
  • Land Leases: Barnwell leases land holdings in Hawaii for various purposes. Market share is confined to their specific land holdings and local competition. Competitors: Other land owners and developers in Hawaii. Revenue is stable but growth is limited.
  • Water Well Drilling: Barnwell provides water well drilling services within Hawaii. Market share is limited to the island region. Competitors: Other local drilling companies. Revenue stream is variable based on construction projects.

Market Dynamics

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The oil and natural gas industry is characterized by fluctuating commodity prices, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors. The land investment market is influenced by local economic conditions and development opportunities. The well drilling business is project driven.

Positioning

Barnwell is a relatively small player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on specific regions in Canada. Their land investment activities are concentrated in Hawaii. Their water well drilling business has little regional influence.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for oil and gas is multi-trillion, while land investment and water well drilling are smaller, regionally bound markets. Barnwell's market position relates mostly to North America oil and gas as well as local Hawaiian economy.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified revenue streams
  • Experienced management team
  • Established land holdings in Hawaii
  • Operational expertise in drilling

Weaknesses

  • Small market capitalization
  • Dependence on volatile commodity prices
  • Limited geographical diversification
  • Thinly traded stock

Opportunities

  • Increased oil and gas production in Canada
  • Strategic land development in Hawaii
  • Expansion of drilling services
  • Acquisition of smaller companies or more assets.

Threats

  • Decline in oil and gas prices
  • Increased regulatory burdens
  • Economic downturn in Canada or Hawaii
  • Increased competition

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CDEV.TO
  • BIR.V
  • WCP.TO

Competitive Landscape

Barnwell's advantages lie in its diversified revenue streams and land holdings. Its disadvantages include its small size and dependence on commodity prices.

Major Acquisitions

None

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  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: No Acquisitions

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Barnwell's historical growth has been uneven, reflecting the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on successful exploration and production activities, as well as the overall economic climate. Analyst estimates are not readily available given its market cap.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have focused on increasing oil and gas production and optimizing land holdings.

Summary

Barnwell Industries is a small, diversified company with exposure to the volatile oil and gas sector and stable land investments in Hawaii. Its dependence on commodity prices and small market capitalization present challenges. The company needs to diversify further and control its operating costs. Strategic land development and production improvements would be positives.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About Barnwell Industries Inc

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Honolulu, HI, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Craig D. Hopkins
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
Full time employees 27
Full time employees 27

Barnwell Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires and develops crude oil and natural gas assets in Canada. It operates through three segments: Oil and Natural Gas, Land Investment, and Contract Drilling. The company produces and sells oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; owns interest in land developments; owns and operates threes water well drilling rigs, two pump rigs, and other ancillary drilling and pump equipment; and drills water and water monitoring wells of varying depths. It also installs and repairs water pumping systems; and distributes pumps and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.