Ownership
17.0% of Hugoton Royalty Trust shares are held by institutions, while 17.8% of LandBridge shares are owned by insiders. This suggests confidence in long-term growth.
Dividends
LandBridge offers a $0.60 annual dividend (1.1% yield), paying out 16.9% of its earnings. Hugoton Royalty Trust pays $0.46 per share (92.0% yield) but shows a worrying payout of 170.4% of earnings, indicating potential future issues covering dividends.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LandBridge | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2.75 |
| Hugoton Royalty Trust | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Analysts suggest a price target of $36.57 for LandBridge, indicating a potential decline of 30.67%, making it more favorable than Hugoton Royalty Trust.
Profitability
Both companies have undisclosed net margins and returns on equity/assets.
Earnings & Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales | Net Income | EPS | P/E Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LandBridge | $100.26M | 38.49 | $260.42M | $3.56 | 14.82 |
| Hugoton Royalty Trust | $11.53M | 1.73 | $11.10M | $0.27 | 1.85 |
LandBridge outperforms Hugoton in revenue and earnings, though Hugoton has a lower P/E ratio, indicating it is cheaper currently.
Summary
LandBridge excels in 9 out of 11 comparison factors versus Hugoton Royalty Trust.
About LandBridge
LandBridge LLC manages land/resources to foster oil and gas development in the U.S., founded in 2021 and based in Houston, Texas.
About Hugoton Royalty Trust
Founded in 1998 and based in Dallas, Hugoton Royalty Trust holds net profits interests in natural gas properties in several U.S. states.
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