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Hallador Energy Company (HNRG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: HNRG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental 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 86.45% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 533.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 647833 | Beta 0.55 | 52 Weeks Range 4.33 - 14.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.33 - 14.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.61 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-11 | When Before Market | Estimate -0.13 | Actual -0.1469 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -55.92% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.21% | Return on Equity (TTM) -121.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 104.17 | Enterprise Value 583086030 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.32 |
Enterprise Value 583086030 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.37 | Shares Outstanding 42619300 | Shares Floating 31140252 |
Shares Outstanding 42619300 | Shares Floating 31140252 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.7 | Percent Institutions 65.22 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 15 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Hallador Energy Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Hallador Energy Company, founded in 1951, operates primarily as a coal producer in the Illinois Basin. It has grown through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements, focusing on efficient and environmentally responsible mining practices. Recent transition to becoming a new entity called Sunrise Coal, LLC.
Core Business Areas
- Coal Production: Hallador Energy primarily produces coal for the electric power generation industry. They focus on high-Btu, compliant coal from the Illinois Basin.
Leadership and Structure
Victor P. Lazar is the President and CEO. The company operates with a traditional corporate structure, focused on coal mining operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Coal: Hallador produces bituminous coal primarily for power generation. Market share is estimated at around 2-3% of the Illinois Basin production. Competitors include Alliance Resource Partners, Peabody Energy, and Arch Resources.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The coal industry faces declining demand due to environmental concerns and competition from natural gas and renewable energy sources. Regulatory pressures and evolving energy policies significantly impact the market.
Positioning
Hallador Energy is positioned as a low-cost producer in the Illinois Basin, focusing on long-term contracts with power plants. Their competitive advantage lies in their operational efficiency and access to transportation infrastructure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for coal in the US is approximately $30 billion, although declining. Hallador's position allows them to capture a portion of this market, particularly in regions dependent on coal-fired power generation.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost producer
- Long-term contracts
- Strategic location in the Illinois Basin
- Efficient operations
Weaknesses
- Dependence on coal demand
- Exposure to environmental regulations
- Limited diversification
- Vulnerable to energy price fluctuations
Opportunities
- Expanding into adjacent markets (e.g., carbon capture)
- Acquiring distressed assets
- Developing cleaner coal technologies
- Securing new long-term contracts
Threats
- Declining coal demand
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Competition from natural gas and renewables
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARLP
- BTU
- ARCH
Competitive Landscape
Hallador competed on cost and long-term contracts. Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) and Peabody Energy (BTU) are larger, more diversified competitors. Arch Resources (ARCH) focuses on metallurgical coal as well as thermal.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Hallador's historical growth was tied to coal production and acquisitions in the Illinois Basin.
Future Projections: Future projections are difficult to determine as it is now a private entity.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic shift to Sunrise Coal, LLC.
Summary
Hallador Energy, now Sunrise Coal, LLC, operated as a low-cost coal producer in the Illinois Basin before being acquired. The company strategically focused on long-term contracts but faced challenges from declining coal demand and environmental pressures. Its success depended on efficient operations and adapting to evolving energy markets, a shift it began prior to acquisition. Going private removes public market pressures but constrains access to capital for further strategic shifts.
Similar Companies
- ARLP
- BTU
- ARCH
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
Data may be outdated due to acquisition and transition to private company. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Hallador Energy Company
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Terre Haute, IN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-01-20 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Brent K. Bilsland | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Thermal Coal | Full time employees 615 | Website https://www.halladorenergy.com |
Full time employees 615 | Website https://www.halladorenergy.com | ||
Hallador Energy Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production of steam coal for the electric power generation industry in Indiana. The company owns the Oaktown Fuels Mine 1 and Oaktown Fuels Mine 2 that are underground mines located near Oaktown in Knox County, Indiana; the Freelandville surface mine located near Freelandville in Knox County, Indiana; and the Prosperity surface mine in the Illinois Basin located near Petersburg in Pike County, Indiana. Hallador Energy Company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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