Dorchester Minerals LP(DMLP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 9 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+1.59% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$30.64
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DMLP

10/23/2026: DMLP (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 9 days. Simulated Profits (1.59%). Updated daily EoD!

Dorchester Minerals LP is a publicly traded partnership that functions as a royalty trust, owning oil and gas mineral interests across the United States. Its primary strength lies in its low-cost, passive business model, which allows it to distribute the majority of cash flow to unit holders without incurring the heavy capital expenses of drilling. The main investment story centers on consistent, though variable, yield generation tied to energy production. Key risks include significant exposure to commodity price volatility and the eventual depletion of mineral assets. This stock is best suited for income-oriented investors, and they should monitor energy price trends and production activity on the company's acreage.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers growth through acquisitions but is fundamentally a yield-oriented vehicle.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often trades based on long-term energy cycles rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is tied to the net present value of reserves, which can be difficult to estimate accurately.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe partnership structure is designed specifically to distribute cash to unit holders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to commodity price volatility creates significant fluctuations in unit price and payouts.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRevenue is directly tied to market prices for oil and gas, which are historically volatile.
Valuation riskMediumValuing mineral reserves requires assumptions about future prices and production decline rates.
Competition risk (mineral acquisition)MediumRising competition for high-quality mineral assets can increase acquisition costs.
Business qualityMediumThe business is high-margin but lacks control over the production assets that generate revenue.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are not guaranteed and fluctuate based on production levels and commodity prices.
Execution riskLowThe model is passive and does not require complex operational execution.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.74%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DMLP receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DMLP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 86.7%) and strong profitability (net margin 37.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-38.0%), negative revenue growth (-5.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DMLP's financial health is supported by strong liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 17.8%). Operating efficiency is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
DMLP's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -0.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-5.4%, negative) and earnings growth (-38.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 25.7% and approximately 94.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.93% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 2.12%
Adams Asset Advisors LLC 1.86%
Horizon Asset Management Inc/ny 1.74%
Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC 1.72%
Hollow Brook Wealth Management, LLC 1.64%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DMLP generates approximately $462 of gross profit, $375 of operating income, and $867 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DMLP has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.50B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.51
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 17.51
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 88.1K shares
Beta 0.61
52 Weeks Range 18.97 - 30.89
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 18.97 - 30.89
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 10.65%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.75

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Mineral and Royalty InterestsOwnership of rights to oil and gas production, generating royalty payments.You get paid when companies produce oil and gas on land you own a small slice of.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 17.51
Forward PE 20.79
Enterprise Value 1.38B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.07
Enterprise Value 1.38B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.66
Shares Outstanding 49.09M
Shares Floating 46.13M
Shares Outstanding 49.09M
Shares Floating 46.13M
Percent Insiders 5.93
Percent Institutions 25.73

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ 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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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