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REX American Resources Corp

REXNYSE

SectorMaterials

IndustryChemicals

Beta (adjusted)0.76

Intrinsic Value $26.15median of 4 methods · middle span $21-$31based on filings through 31 Jul 2026

Market Price $43.75Price as of 1 Oct 2026

OvervaluedIntrinsic value is 40% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $1.5B

Enterprise Value $1.4B

Shares Outstanding 32.8M diluted

Moat Rating Narrow

Next Earnings Date3 Dec 2026

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Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

REX American Resources is exceptionally positioned to capitalize on the transition to low-carbon fuels, driven by its robust operational execution, strong balance sheet with zero bank debt, and strategic carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives. The company's recent Q1 2026 results demonstrated outstanding profitability, with EPS of $0.56 quadrupling consensus estimates, powered by Section 45Z clean fuel tax credits and lower corn input costs. Despite a slight revenue miss due to lower ethanol pricing, REX's gross profit margin doubled to 19%. The ongoing expansion of the One Earth Energy facility and its carbon sequestration project (targeting 560,000 tons of CO2 sequestration annually) represent significant catalysts that could unlock high-premium low-carbon export markets and generate up to $150 million annually in tax credits.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Base CaseCentral scenario

The One Earth Energy ethanol expansion and carbon capture projects are completed successfully in FY26. Section 45Z clean fuel tax credits continue to support strong margins, offsetting volatile ethanol market pricing. Corn input costs remain stable, allowing REX to maintain a gross margin above 15% and drive steady EPS growth.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Exceptional balance sheet strength with $364.3 million in cash and short-term investments and zero bank debt as of Q1 2026.
Significant margin expansion with gross profit margin doubling to 19% in Q1 2026 from 9% in Q1 2025.
Substantial upside potential from Section 45Z clean fuel tax credits, which could yield up to $150 million annually during 2025-2029.
Advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at One Earth Energy, positioning the company as a leader in near-carbon neutral ethanol production.

Key Investment Risks

Volatility in commodity pricing, particularly ethanol market prices and corn feedstock input costs.
Regulatory and permitting delays, including the Illinois carbon pipeline moratorium (expiring July 2026) and pending EPA permit decisions.
Uncertainty surrounding the final rules and carbon intensity scoring guidelines from the US Treasury for Section 45Z tax credits.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

An adverse ruling or highly restrictive carbon intensity scoring system in the final US Treasury guidelines for Section 45Z tax credits.
A prolonged extension of the Illinois carbon pipeline moratorium or denial of key EPA permits for the One Earth Energy carbon sequestration project.
A sharp spike in corn feedstock costs combined with a collapse in ethanol market pricing that compresses gross margins below 10%.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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