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Track REX free→NYSEEnergyChemicalsSnapshot 2026-06-15
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is strong, but earnings quality is fragile, indicating that reported profits are not well supported by cash. Management's recent track record has been steady, and risk is moderate, while the sector backdrop is a headwind, which could impact future performance. Peer multiples imply a price about 7% below where it trades (it looks expensive on this basis); the read is fair, but weakening. Key factors to watch include any potential guidance cuts from REX and the performance of sector bellwethers like XOM and CVX. This read is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 6 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $42.95. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $43 REX trades at 15× p/e, below its 16× p/e peer median. Our $40 fair value sits above the price; high confidence. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The market is pricing in roughly 8% near-term growth, in line with our forecast of about 1%. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
Only weak execution quality, a turbulent sector regime (Heating) — not the full expensive x weak x turbulent stack.
For similar setups historically (n=20,154): about 33% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 76% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Energy names rated strong grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=979).
Over the trailing year it converted 1.12x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Energy names rated fragile grew net income 38% of the time over the next year (vs 44% for the rest of the cohort, n=602).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$141.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$300.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $1,605.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Signal changed from 'mixed' to 'mild_favorable'.
The signal changed to "mild favorable." This indicates a more positive outlook. Risk remained moderate. Earnings quality was described as fragile. The sector backdrop was noted as a headwind.
as of 2026-06-15
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: If the energy sector's revenue growth picks up, it could benefit REX. This would signal a stronger market.
Confirms:Sector revenue growth speeds up again, moving closer to its highs. This is a good sign.
Disproves:Sector revenue growth continues to slow, suggesting ongoing headwinds for REX.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
No graded news catalysts for REX yet.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On June 10, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of REX American Resources Corporation approved a form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “RSU Award Agreement”) under the REX American Resources Corporation 2026 Incentive Plan to be used for awards of restricted stock units. A copy of the RSU Award Agreement is filed…
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
Roughly priced in line with peers.
Around its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
REX REX American Resources Corporation | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 78 of 100 | full | moderate |
MPC Marathon Petroleum | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 88 of 100 | fair | moderate |
VLO Valero Energy | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 90 of 100 | fair | moderate |
PSX Phillips 66 | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 86 of 100 | full | moderate |
DINO HF Sinclair | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 96 of 100 | fair | moderate |
2 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Energy names rated stable grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 45% for the rest of the cohort, n=249).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-15.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-15.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 1 guided quarters · 86.5% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to budget a total of $220-$230 million for ongoing projects.
Emphasize improving earnings as demonstrated by recent financial results.
Why it matters: Earnings results will show if the company's focus on improving profits is working.
Confirms:Q2 earnings report shows a year-over-year increase in net income.
Disproves:Q2 earnings report shows a year-over-year decline in net income.
Why it matters: Updates on the CAPEX budget will show how much management cares about growth.
Confirms one read:Management says the CAPEX budget is $220 to $230 million.
Confirms the other:Management lowers the CAPEX budget. This suggests there may be funding problems.
Why it matters: Sector revenue growth trends can impact REX's performance and outlook.
Confirms one read:Energy sector revenue growth is over 6% compared to last year.
Confirms the other:Energy sector revenue growth is under 6% compared to last year.
Why it matters: Completion will increase ethanol production. This will help grow future revenue.
Confirms:The One Earth Energy facility will start testing by the end of Q2 2026.
Disproves:Delays in testing or commissioning push the timeline beyond fiscal 2026.
Why it matters: Getting permits is important for REX's carbon capture project. It affects future profits.
Confirms:Permitting for the Class VI injection well is approved by the U.S. EPA.
Disproves:New delays in permits are announced. This will change project timelines.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On May 28, 2026, REX American Resources Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2026. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (e) REX American Resources Corporation 2026 Incentive Plan . On May 28, 2026, the shareholders of REX American Resources Corporation (the “Company”), upon recommendation of the Company’s Board of Directors, approved the REX American Resources Corporation 2026 Incentive Plan (the “2026 Plan”). The 2026 Plan is described in the Company’s Proxy Statem…
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 26, 2026, REX American Resources Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 31, 2026. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report.