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Tamboran Resources Corporation(TBN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$34.02
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TBN

10/09/2026: TBN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Tamboran Resources Corporation is a US-listed natural gas exploration company focused on developing unconventional shale assets in Australia's Beetaloo Basin. The company's core strength lies in its extensive land position and its strategic transition to a US-based entity to access larger capital markets for project development. The primary investment story centers on the potential to commercialize gas reserves to meet regional energy demand. However, the company faces significant risks, including the lack of current cash flow, high execution requirements, and regulatory sensitivities related to shale development. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility and monitor progress on operational milestones.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitInvestors seeking exposure to early-stage energy exploration may find the high-risk, high-reward profile compelling.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe company's transition to a US listing and major project milestones can drive price momentum during positive news cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of earnings and assets that are not yet cash-flow generative makes this unsuitable for traditional value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThere is no dividend income and the company requires capital investment for the foreseeable future.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe volatility associated with exploration, regulatory risk, and commodity prices is incompatible with low-risk objectives.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighCommodity price swings directly affect the economic viability of future gas projects.
Valuation riskHighValuations are highly speculative as they rely on contingent resource estimates rather than current cash flow.
Competition risk (Major Energy Producers)Medium / highEstablished players have more capital and infrastructure to dominate market supply.
Business qualityMediumThe company is at a nascent stage and has yet to build a track record of operational profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not generate the surplus cash flow required to pay dividends.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully navigate technical drilling challenges and regulatory approvals to reach production.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 22.95%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TBN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TBN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+29.3%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TBN's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 109.6% and operating margin of 2863.3%. Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is TBN's strongest growth driver at +100.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+29.3%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+42.3%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 38.7% and approximately 128.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 21.35% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

HITE Hedge Asset Management MLP 8.24%
Gilder Gagnon Howe & CO LLC 3.12%
Alberta Investment Management Corp 2.46%
Cinctive Capital Management LP 1.87%
Yaupon Capital Management LP 1.78%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TBN generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 14.50%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 56.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 56.67
Volume (30-day avg) 146.8K shares
Beta 0.49
52 Weeks Range 22.34 - 52.21
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 22.34 - 52.21
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Natural Gas ExplorationAppraisal, development, and eventual extraction of gas from the Beetaloo Basin.The company currently makes no money and is investing heavily to hopefully sell gas in the future.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 10000
Enterprise Value 1.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 1.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 28.28M
Shares Floating 36.22M
Shares Outstanding 28.28M
Shares Floating 36.22M
Percent Insiders 21.35
Percent Institutions 38.65

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)

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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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