Cross Timbers Royalty Trust(CRT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 18 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+3.92% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$12.72
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRT

11/06/2026: CRT (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Cross Timbers Royalty Trust is a passive investment vehicle that provides monthly cash distributions derived from net profits interests in oil and gas properties. Its primary strength lies in its straightforward structure, offering direct exposure to energy commodity prices without operational or administrative overhead. The main investment story centers on the cyclical potential for high yields during favorable energy pricing environments. However, the Trust faces significant risks, including the inherent geological depletion of its mature assets, extreme commodity price volatility, and dependence on third-party operators. It is best suited for income-focused investors who understand the risks of depleting assets and should be monitored for energy market trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThis is a depleting asset trust rather than a growth-oriented business.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum can occur during strong oil price cycles, but it is highly volatile.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is complex as it requires estimating the net present value of remaining reserves.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe Trust is specifically designed to pay out monthly income from energy production.
Low-risk investorWeak fitCommodity price volatility and asset depletion represent significant inherent risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe Trust's distributions are directly tied to the volatile market prices of oil and gas.
Valuation riskMedium / highIt is difficult to determine an accurate valuation due to the unpredictable rate of reserve depletion.
Competition risk (commodity price dependence)MediumThe trust competes for capital with other energy investments and is subject to broader energy market trends.
Business qualityMediumIt is a passive vehicle dependent entirely on the operational decisions of third-party operators.
Dividend incomeHighDistributions are not guaranteed and can fluctuate to near zero during low price environments.
Execution riskMediumThe Trust relies on the operator's ability to efficiently manage and maintain mature production wells.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -10.46%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CRT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CRT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong profitability (net margin 77.6%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-20.9%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), negative revenue growth (-11.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CRT's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 95.3% and operating margin of 77.6%. Cash strength is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CRT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-11.8%, negative) and earnings growth (-20.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 24.2% (moderate) and 83.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

SoftVest Advisors LLC 15.42%
Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC 1.15%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.35%
Welch Group, LLC 0.28%
WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.27%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CRT generates approximately $953 of gross profit, $776 of operating income, and $0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is strong.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CRT has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 76.32M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 24
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 19.6K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 6.80 - 14.34
Updated Date 11/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.80 - 14.34
Updated Date 11/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.27%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.53

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Profits InterestsRevenue generated from oil and natural gas production royalties in Texas and Oklahoma.You receive a share of profits from oil and gas sales without having to manage the wells yourself.

Valuation

Trailing PE 24
Forward PE 16.5
Enterprise Value 74.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) 17.72
Enterprise Value 74.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) 17.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 17.08
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.24
Shares Outstanding 6.00M
Shares Floating 4.98M
Shares Outstanding 6.00M
Shares Floating 4.98M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 24.25

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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