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REXREX American Resources CorporatSell5.7·$46.07+1.25%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

REX American Resources has beaten earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters with average positive surprises of 71%, trades at a forward price-to-earnings of 18.9x with a PEG of 0.16, and ranks as best-in-class versus peers on both ROE and margins — but negative price momentum, a quality score of 4.6 reflecting earnings quality concerns, and no identifiable technical catalyst make the near-term timing unfavorable.

Thesis pillars

  • Attractive Valuation Peg DiscountStable
  • Strong Earnings Beat Streak ValueStable
  • Best In Class Peer RankingStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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REX American Resources Corporat (REX) Stock Analysis

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SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5GrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Chemicals

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $46.07: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.7): -1.5; Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.7), Material insider selling (6 sells, 0.11% of cap).

REX American Resources Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells ethanol in the United States. The company provides corn, distillers grains, ethanol, distillers corn oil, gasoline, and natural gas. It also offers dry distillers grains with soluble, which is... Read more

$46.07-1.0% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#3 of 15 Chemicals
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield1.64%
Stop $43.49Target $45.50(resistance)A.R:R 0.0:1

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $46.07: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.7): -1.5; Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.7), Material insider selling (6 sells, 0.11% of cap). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 51d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-07
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 26, 202651d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 2.7): -1.5
Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.7), Material insider selling (6 sells, 0.11% of cap)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)16.1
P/E (Fwd)19.8
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EV/EBITDA13.6
Profit Mgn14.1%
ROE15.8%
Rev Growth3.6%
Beta0.62
DividendNone
Rating analysts5

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV67%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-07-01Item 5.02LOW
    New employment agreements for Executive Chairman Stuart Rose, CEO Zafar Rizvi, and CFO Douglas Bruggeman effective February 1, 2026, raising Rose's maximum annual bonus from $2,500,000 to $4,000,000. Compensation adjustment, not a departure; agreements supersede prior contracts.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-06-12Item 5.02LOW
    Compensation Committee approved a form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the REX American Resources 2026 Incentive Plan for future RSU grants. Routine compensatory-plan document; no personnel change.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-06-03Item 5.02LOW
    Shareholders approved the REX American Resources Corporation 2026 Incentive Plan at the May 28, 2026 Annual Meeting. Routine equity-plan approval; no executive departure or appointment.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-06-03Item 5.03LOW
    Shareholders adopted an amendment increasing authorized common stock from 45,000,000 to 90,000,000 shares, effective June 1, 2026; Board also restated the certificate of incorporation to integrate prior amendments.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-06-03Item 5.07LOW
    REX American Resources held its 2026 Annual Meeting on May 28, 2026; shareholders voted on proposals including the 2026 Incentive Plan and the authorized-share increase. No contested or adverse results cited.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
1.1
52w Position
7.2
GatesA.R:R UPSIDE_EXHAUSTED (upside=0.0%)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 6.3>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 51d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
74 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $42.23Resistance $46.43

Price Targets

$43
$46
A.Upside-1.2%
A.R:R0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts5
Consensus4.0/5
Avg Target

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-26 (51d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is REX stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $46.07: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.7): -1.5; Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.7), Material insider selling (6 sells, 0.11% of cap). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $43.49. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the REX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $45.50 (-1.0% upside). Prior stop was $43.49. Stop-loss: $43.49.

What are the risks of investing in REX?

Leverage penalty (D/E 2.7): -1.5; Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.7), Material insider selling (6 sells, 0.11% of cap).

Is REX overvalued or undervalued?

REX American Resources Corporat trades at a P/E of 16.1 (forward 19.8). TrendMatrix value score: 7.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about REX?

5 analysts cover REX with a consensus score of 4.0/5.

What does REX American Resources Corporat do?REX American Resources Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells ethanol in the United States....

REX American Resources Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells ethanol in the United States. The company provides corn, distillers grains, ethanol, distillers corn oil, gasoline, and natural gas. It also offers dry distillers grains with soluble, which is used as a protein in animal feed. REX American Resources Corporation was formerly known as REX Stores Corporation and changed its name to REX American Resources Corporation in June 2010. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.

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