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REX American Resources Corporation(REX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for REX
09/23/2026: REX (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
REX American Resources Corporation is a specialty energy company focused primarily on the production of ethanol and related agricultural byproducts like distillers grains. The company maintains a strong competitive position through high-efficiency production facilities and a robust, debt-free balance sheet that provides operational flexibility. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on the shift toward sustainable aviation fuel and lowering the carbon intensity of its ethanol output. Investors should monitor risks related to commodity price fluctuations, federal biofuel mandates, and long-term electrification trends. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the agricultural and energy commodity cycles.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is tied more to industry capacity and energy policy than rapid, innovative technology disruption. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | REX stock often exhibits high sensitivity to sudden shifts in the energy/ethanol commodity cycles. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its cash-rich balance sheet. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | REX does not currently offer a dividend, focusing instead on buybacks. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Commodity price exposure and regulatory uncertainty create significant price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Earnings are directly tied to the volatile spread between corn costs and ethanol sales prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing can swing based on sentiment regarding biofuel sustainability mandates. |
| Competition risk (Commodity producers) | Medium / high | Large-scale competitors like ADM can influence regional market pricing. |
| Business quality | Medium | High operational efficiency is offset by exposure to a single-commodity product mix. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not rely on the stock for current income. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on managing carbon intensity scores and production uptime. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 101.46% | Avg. Invested days 72 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/23/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.47B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.83 | 1Y Target Price 50 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.83 | 1Y Target Price 50 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 199.9K shares | Beta 0.63 | 52 Weeks Range 30.30 - 53.36 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 30.30 - 53.36 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.74 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol Sales | Production and distribution of fuel-grade ethanol. | The company makes money when the price of ethanol exceeds the cost of corn and production energy. |
| Co-products (Feed/Oil) | Distillers grains and corn oil. | Selling byproduct waste from ethanol production creates a secondary, often high-margin, revenue stream. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-09-02 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.19 | Actual 1.06 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 17.61% | Operating Margin (TTM) 20.16% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.16% | Return on Equity (TTM) 19.59% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.83 | Forward PE 12.45 | Enterprise Value 1.07B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.14 |
Enterprise Value 1.07B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.14 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.62 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.42 | Shares Outstanding 33.18M | Shares Floating 31.04M |
Shares Outstanding 33.18M | Shares Floating 31.04M | ||
Percent Insiders 13.44 | Percent Institutions 83.42 |
Upturn AI Summary
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About REX American Resources Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Dayton, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Zafar A. Rizvi | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Chemicals | Full time employees 132 | Website https://www.rexamerican.com |
Full time employees 132 | Website https://www.rexamerican.com | ||
REX American Resources Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells ethanol in the United States. The company provides corn, distillers grains, ethanol, distillers corn oil, gasoline, and natural gas. It also offers dry distillers grains with soluble, which is used as a protein in animal feed. REX American Resources Corporation was formerly known as REX Stores Corporation and changed its name to REX American Resources Corporation in June 2010. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.
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