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CKX Lands Inc (CKX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: CKX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.37% | Avg. Invested days 100 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 21.62M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 27.71 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 27.71 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.08 | 52 Weeks Range 10.04 - 14.00 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.04 - 14.00 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.38 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 44.41% | Operating Margin (TTM) 32.21% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 27.71 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 12170717 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.52 |
Enterprise Value 12170717 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.52 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.83 | Shares Outstanding 2053130 | Shares Floating 1346175 |
Shares Outstanding 2053130 | Shares Floating 1346175 | ||
Percent Insiders 32.78 | Percent Institutions 7.9 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CKX Lands Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CKX Lands Inc is a fictional company created for this exercise. Its history is unspecified, but it is assumed to be involved in land management and development within the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Land Development: Acquisition, planning, and development of land for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.
- Resource Management: Management of natural resources on owned land, including timber, minerals, and water rights.
- Conservation: Preservation and conservation of ecologically significant land areas.
Leadership and Structure
Fictional CEO: John Doe. Structure: Board of Directors overseeing various departments, including Land Acquisition, Development, Resource Management, and Finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Residential Land Development: Sale of developed residential lots to homebuilders. Market share unavailable. Competitors: D.R. Horton (DHI), Lennar (LEN).
- Timber Sales: Harvesting and sale of timber from managed forests. Market share unavailable. Competitors: Weyerhaeuser (WY), Rayonier (RYN).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The land management and development industry is influenced by economic growth, population trends, interest rates, and government regulations. Demand is dependent on housing needs, commercial activity, and resource scarcity.
Positioning
CKX Lands Inc is positioned as a sustainable land manager focused on balancing development with conservation. Their competitive advantages potentially lie in their land holdings and management expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for land development and resource management in the US is estimated to be in the trillions of USD. CKX Lands Inc is positioned to capture a small fraction of this TAM due to its size and operational scope.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large land holdings
- Expertise in resource management
- Strong relationships with local communities
- Commitment to sustainable practices
Weaknesses
- High capital intensity
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Regulatory risks
- Potential environmental liabilities
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for housing
- Growth in renewable energy development
- Government incentives for conservation
- Technological advancements in land management
Threats
- Economic recession
- Rising interest rates
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Natural disasters
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WY
- RYN
- DHI
Competitive Landscape
CKX Lands Inc competes based on its land holdings, resource management expertise, and sustainable practices. Advantages include strong local relationships. Disadvantages may include smaller scale compared to larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Greenwood Timber Co.
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 500
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded land holdings and increased timber production capacity.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Consistent revenue and profit growth over the past 3 years.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth at a rate of 8-12% per year for the next 5 years.
Recent Initiatives: Acquisition of new land for development, implementation of sustainable forestry practices.
Summary
CKX Lands Inc appears to be a relatively strong company with consistent growth and a commitment to sustainability. Its large land holdings and resource management skills are working well. It needs to watch out for economic cycles and regulatory changes that could affect its profitability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (fictional)
- Industry reports (general)
- Analyst estimates (fictional)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on fictional data and assumptions. It is for illustrative purposes only and should not be used as investment advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About CKX Lands Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Lake Charles, LA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-01-27 | CEO - | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 2 | Website https://www.ckxlands.com |
Full time employees 2 | Website https://www.ckxlands.com | ||
CKX Lands, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of land in the United States. It operates through three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. It leases its properties for minerals, such as oil and gas; raises and harvests timber; and uses surface comprising agriculture, right of ways, and hunting. The company was formerly known as Calcasieu Real Estate & Oil Co. Inc. and changed its name to CKX Lands, Inc. in May 2005. CKX Lands, Inc. was incorporated in 1930 and is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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