REX American Resources (REX) has drawn fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year results showing much higher net income and earnings per share, alongside a recent share sale by its chief financial officer.
See our latest analysis for REX American Resources.
The shares have been volatile around the results and insider sale, with a 2.14% one-day share price gain but a 4.86% seven-day share price decline. This is set against a 21.48% 30-day share price return, a 42.26% 90-day share price return and a 151.30% one-year total shareholder return that points to strong momentum over a longer stretch.
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With earnings per share at US$2.50 for the year and the stock near its 52 week high after a 151.30% one year total return, is REX still undervalued, or is the market already pricing in future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 8% Undervalued
REX American Resources last closed at $45.41, compared with a widely followed fair value estimate of $49.37 that applies a 6.57% discount rate to future cash flows.
The completion and operationalization of the carbon capture and sequestration project, pending permit approval, is expected to contribute to REX's bottom line through valuable 45Z and 45Q tax credits, thereby potentially enhancing net margins. The potential expansion of the One Earth Energy ethanol facility is anticipated to increase production capacity, which could lead to higher revenue generation once operational efficiencies are realized.
Want to see what kind of revenue path and margin reset underpin that fair value gap? The most followed narrative leans on earnings power, tax credits and a richer future P/E to make the numbers work.
Result: Fair Value of $49.37 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, freight and tariff pressures on ethanol exports, as well as delays and cost overruns on the expansion and carbon capture projects, could quickly challenge that 8% undervaluation story.
Find out about the key risks to this REX American Resources narrative.
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