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Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL)

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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/30/2025: TPL (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 90.8% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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 formed in 1888 following the bankruptcy of the Texas and Pacific Railway. It owns about 880,000 acres of land in West Texas. The Trust's primary objective is to maximize the value of its land holdings for the benefit of its shareholders.
Core Business Areas
- Land and Resource Management: Manages and leases its vast land holdings for various purposes, including oil and gas exploration, agriculture, and commercial development.
- Oil and Gas Royalty Interests: Collects royalties from oil and gas production on its land. These royalties are a significant source of revenue.
- Water Resources: Develops and manages water resources on its land, including selling water for various uses.
Leadership and Structure
The Trust is managed by a board of trustees and executive officers. Key leaders include the CEO and CFO. The organizational structure is designed to effectively manage the Trust's land and resource assets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Oil and Gas Royalties: Revenue from oil and gas production on TPL's land. Market share is difficult to define as TPL does not produce oil, but owns the mineral rights. Competitors are other mineral rights holders and land owners in the Permian basin. Revenue is tied to oil and gas prices and production volumes on its land.
- Revenue (USD millions): 431.9,518.8,378.3
- Land Sales and Leases: Income from the sale or lease of TPL's land for various purposes. Competitors include other landowners in West Texas. Revenue depends on land demand and development activities.
- Revenue (USD millions): 34.2,29.8,25.6
- Revenue (USD millions): 5.4,7.3,9.5
- Water Sales: Revenue from sales and leases of TPL water resources. Competitors include other water right owners in West Texas. Revenue depends on water demand.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry in West Texas, particularly the Permian Basin, is a major driver of TPL's revenue. Demand for land and water resources also plays a significant role.
Positioning
TPL is a significant landowner in the Permian Basin, giving it a competitive advantage in capturing royalties from oil and gas production. Its extensive land holdings and water resources also provide diversification.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is linked to Permian Basin oil and gas production value and land values. TAM is difficult to quantify. TPL is well positioned to capture royalties and revenue related to it's land.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vast land holdings in the Permian Basin
- Significant oil and gas royalty revenue
- Strong balance sheet
- Experienced management team
- Low operating costs
Weaknesses
- Dependence on oil and gas prices
- Geographic concentration in West Texas
- Exposure to environmental regulations
- Potential for water scarcity
Opportunities
- Increasing oil and gas production in the Permian Basin
- Expanding water resource development
- Diversifying land use for renewable energy projects
- Strategic acquisitions of additional land holdings
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Increased environmental regulations
- Competition from other landowners
- Economic downturns affecting oil and gas demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Viper Energy Partners (VNOM)
- Black Stone Minerals (BSM)
- Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP)
Competitive Landscape
TPL's competitive advantage lies in its vast land holdings and royalty interests. It is a leading player in the Permian Basin with strong financial performance. However, VNOM, BSM and KRP are strong competitors in the mineral royalty market
Major Acquisitions
Substantially all of the water and related assets owned by Permian Basin Water LLC and its affiliated entities
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 171
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Water Resource Development to diversify its asset portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: TPL has experienced significant growth in revenue and earnings due to the expansion of oil and gas production in the Permian Basin.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth for TPL, driven by rising oil and gas production and increasing demand for land and water resources. Future growth in dividends is also expected.
Recent Initiatives: TPL has been actively pursuing strategic acquisitions of additional land holdings and investing in water resource development projects.
Summary
Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL) possesses a formidable position in the Permian Basin with vast land holdings, yielding robust oil and gas royalty revenue. A strong balance sheet and low operating costs support its high profitability. However, dependence on volatile oil prices and geographic concentration pose risks. TPL's strategic acquisitions and water resource development enhance its growth prospects and diversification.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Texas Pacific Land Trust Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Financial News Outlets
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
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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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