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Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: CRT (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 -34.37% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 59.01M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.93 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.93 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.14 | 52 Weeks Range 8.29 - 13.16 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.29 - 13.16 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 9.35% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.99 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 87.33% | Operating Margin (TTM) 86.37% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 92.98% | Return on Equity (TTM) 240.32% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.93 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 57073379 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.63 |
Enterprise Value 57073379 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.42 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.65 | Shares Outstanding 6000000 | Shares Floating 5999760 |
Shares Outstanding 6000000 | Shares Floating 5999760 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 2.63 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust
Company Overview
History and Background
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT) was formed in 1991 by XTO Energy Inc. It is a grantor trust that owns net profits interests in certain oil and gas properties. The trust's primary function is to distribute net profits received from these properties to its unitholders.
Core Business Areas
- Oil and Gas Royalties: Cross Timbers Royalty Trust generates revenue from net profits interests in producing oil and gas properties. These properties are located primarily in Texas and Oklahoma.
Leadership and Structure
CRT is a grantor trust, and its administration is managed by Bank of America, N.A., as trustee. There is no traditional leadership team like a corporation.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Net Profits Interests in Oil and Gas Production: CRT's sole offering is the right to receive distributions based on net profits from oil and gas production. Revenue fluctuates with oil and gas prices and production volumes. The market share is difficult to define as it is a royalty trust and not an exploration and production company. Competitors would be other royalty trusts or direct investments in oil and gas properties. Due to the trusts small market cap there are no direct competitiors of the same type.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is highly cyclical and influenced by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and technological advancements. Royalty trusts are particularly sensitive to price fluctuations and production declines.
Positioning
CRT is positioned as a passive income vehicle for investors seeking exposure to oil and gas royalties without direct operational involvement. Its competitive advantage is its established portfolio of producing properties and its simplicity of structure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is vast, encompassing the entire oil and gas royalty market, which is difficult to quantify precisely. CRT's positioning is relatively small, focused on specific net profits interests within that broader market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established portfolio of producing properties
- Simple trust structure
- Distributions paid to unitholders
- No operational responsibilities
Weaknesses
- Dependence on oil and gas prices
- Declining production over time
- No control over operating decisions
- Limited ability to acquire new properties
- High expense ratio
- Limited diversification in assets
Opportunities
- Potential for increased oil and gas prices
- New drilling and production technologies
- Acquisition of additional net profits interests (unlikely)
- Cost optimization by the operator of the properties
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Decreasing production volumes
- Increased operating costs
- Regulatory changes
- Environmental concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VOC Energy Trust (VOC)
- Sabine Royalty Trust (SBR)
- Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL)
Competitive Landscape
CRT is small compared to other royalty trusts and companies holding mineral rights like TPL. Its performance is largely tied to the specific properties it holds interests in.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CRT's growth is limited due to the nature of its assets (depleting oil and gas reserves). Historical performance is directly correlated with oil and gas prices.
Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain and dependent on commodity prices and production rates. Analyst estimates should be consulted for current projections.
Recent Initiatives: CRT itself undertakes no strategic initiatives. Its performance is driven by the activities of the operators of the underlying properties.
Summary
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust is a passive investment vehicle dependent on oil and gas prices and production. Its simple structure offers income potential, but its reliance on depleting assets and lack of operational control create risks. Declining production and volatile commodity prices remain key challenges. Investors should be aware of the trust's limitations and inherent risks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Website
- Financial News Outlets
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on your own due diligence and in consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is an estimate and may not be precise.
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.
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About Cross Timbers Royalty Trust
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-02-27 | CEO - | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees - | Website https://www.crt-crosstimbers.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.crt-crosstimbers.com | ||
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust operates as an express trust in the United States. It holds 90% net profits interests in certain producing and nonproducing royalty and overriding royalty interest properties in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico; and 75% net profits working interest in four properties in Texas and three properties in Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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