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Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: TPL (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 101.75% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 24.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 52.9 | 1Y Target Price 565.13 |
Price to earnings Ratio 52.9 | 1Y Target Price 565.13 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.13 | 52 Weeks Range 721.85 - 1762.86 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 721.85 - 1762.86 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.61% | Basic EPS (TTM) 19.95 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 63.24% | Operating Margin (TTM) 76.69% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 26.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) 39.52% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 52.9 | Forward PE 37.74 | Enterprise Value 23892361353 | Price to Sales(TTM) 33.34 |
Enterprise Value 23892361353 | Price to Sales(TTM) 33.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 32.83 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 40.74 | Shares Outstanding 22987300 | Shares Floating 19331881 |
Shares Outstanding 22987300 | Shares Floating 19331881 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.85 | Percent Institutions 71.08 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Texas Pacific Land Trust
Company Overview
History and Background
Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL) was established in 1888 following the bankruptcy of Texas Pacific Railway. It was formed to manage land grants originally given to the railroad. Over time, TPL evolved from a land liquidation entity to a land and resource management company.
Core Business Areas
- Land and Resource Management: Manages surface and mineral interests across vast tracts of land in West Texas, including oil and gas royalties, grazing leases, and easements.
- Water Resources: Focuses on water sourcing, infrastructure development, and royalty income generation.
Leadership and Structure
The company operates with a Board of Trustees and a management team responsible for day-to-day operations. Key leaders include the CEO and CFO. The structure is relatively lean, reflecting its focus on land management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market share: Major Player
- Oil and Gas Royalties: Receives royalties from oil and gas production on its land. Revenue fluctuates with commodity prices and production levels. Competitors are other royalty aggregators and mineral rights owners. Market share is difficult to define precisely given the fragmented nature of mineral rights ownership, but TPL is a major player in the Permian Basin.
- Land Leases and Easements: Generates income from grazing leases, easements for pipelines and infrastructure, and other land-related agreements. Competitors include private landowners and other land trusts.
- Market share: Medium Player
- Market share: Medium Player
- Water Sales and Royalties: Generates revenue from sales and royalties related to water used in the Permian basin. Competitors include private landowners and other land trusts.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry involves land and resource management, primarily focused on oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin. This includes royalty collection, leasing, and water management. The sector is sensitive to commodity price fluctuations and drilling activity.
Positioning
Texas Pacific Land Trust is a prominent land owner in the Permian Basin, giving it a significant advantage in capturing royalties from oil and gas production. Its large land holdings provide pricing power and strategic flexibility.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is linked to oil and gas production value in the Permian Basin, estimated in the tens of billions annually. TPL is positioned to capture a portion through royalties, leasing, and water sales. No definite figure to present.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large land holdings in the Permian Basin
- High-margin royalty income
- Strong balance sheet with minimal debt
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on oil and gas prices
- Limited diversification beyond land management
- Vulnerability to regulatory changes affecting the oil and gas industry
Opportunities
- Expansion of water-related services
- Further development of mineral resources
- Potential acquisitions of additional land
- Increased demand for Permian Basin resources
Threats
- Declining oil and gas prices
- Increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing
- Competition from other land owners
- Environmental concerns and activism
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP)
- Black Stone Minerals (BSM)
- Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM)
Competitive Landscape
TPL's advantage lies in its extensive, contiguous land holdings and royalty structure. Competitors may focus on different geographies or have alternative revenue models.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is tied to the expansion of oil and gas production in the Permian Basin and fluctuating commodity prices.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on sustained oil and gas production and potential expansion into water resources. Analyst estimates can vary significantly.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives often include strategic land acquisitions, water infrastructure development, and partnerships with oil and gas operators.
Summary
Texas Pacific Land Trust is a strong company benefiting from significant land holdings in the Permian Basin and its royalty structure. The company exhibits financial strength and profitability, but its reliance on volatile oil prices creates risk. Strategic initiatives in water resources offer diversification potential, but competition and regulation are challenges to monitor.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Due diligence is recommended.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Texas Pacific Land Trust
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-31 | President, CEO & Trustee Mr. Tyler Glover | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 111 | Website https://www.texaspacific.com |
Full time employees 111 | Website https://www.texaspacific.com | ||
Texas Pacific Land Corporation engages in the land and resource management, and water services and operations businesses. The Land and Resource Management segment manages surface acres of land, and oil and gas royalty interest in Permian Basin. This segment also engages in easements, such as transporting oil, gas and related hydrocarbons, power line and utility, and subsurface wellbore easements. In addition, this segment leases its land for processing, storage, and compression facilities and roads; and is involved in sale of materials, such as caliche, sand, and other material, as well as sells land. The Water Services and Operations segment provides full-service water offerings, including water sourcing, produced-water treatment, infrastructure development, and disposal solutions to operators in the Permian Basin. This segment also holds produced water royalties. The company owns a 1/128th nonparticipating perpetual oil and gas royalty interest (NPRI) under approximately 85,000 acres of land; a 1/16th NPRI under approximately 371,000 acres of land; and approximately 16,000 additional net royalty acres, total of approximately 207,000 NRA located in the Permian Basin. Texas Pacific Land Corporation was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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