Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) Fair Value 2026

MTR · Oil & Gas E&P ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) trades at $2.30, versus a $2.27 median fair value across its 2 active models — 1.4% below the current price. QOC: 5.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
MTR
Price
$2.30
Quality Score
5.0/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: Markov DDM suggests +15.9% upside with 13% confidence
Risk: Below-average Quality Score of 5.0/10 signals weak fundamentals

Is Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $2.27, within 1.4% of the current price of $2.30. Estimates range from $1.87 to $2.66. MTR scores 5.0/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. MTR’s -1.4% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Oil & Gas E&P sector median is -1.8%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Mesa Royalty Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give MTR?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($2.30)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Low Conviction
$2.66 +15.9%
Relative · Low Conviction
$1.87 -18.8%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Mesa Royalty Trust's intrinsic value is estimated at a median $2.27, showing conflicting signals at the current price of $2.30. While the median implied return is -1.4%, model disagreement is elevated with a gap of +34.6% between the most bullish and bearish estimates. The most optimistic model, Markov DDM, places fair value at $2.66 (+15.9%), while Regime Cross — the most conservative — estimates $1.87 (-18.8%). This +34.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Mesa Royalty Trust's intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About MTR?

2 of 13 models are currently active for MTR. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for MTR is $2.27 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does MTR Rank in Oil & Gas E&P?

Among 90 Oil & Gas E&P stocks, MTR ranks #79 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.0 reflects mixed fundamentals.

See all Most Undervalued Oil & Gas E&P Stocks →

Within the Oil & Gas E&P space, Mesa Royalty Trust competes in an environment where production decline rate often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is MTR a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns MTR a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for Mesa Royalty Trust. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, Mesa Royalty Trust's fundamental quality profile registers 5.0/10. This mixed score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +34.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every MTR valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across MTR's 2 active models, average confidence is 11%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Mesa Royalty Trust Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Where Does MTR Sit in CirclFi's Oil & Gas E&P Rankings?

MTR is ranked against every other Oil & Gas E&P stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Mesa Royalty Trust’s Valuation?

What is Mesa Royalty Trust's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR)'s intrinsic value at $2.27 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $1.87 to $2.66. The Quality of Company score is 5.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is MTR overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $2.30, 1 of 2 active models suggest MTR may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $2.27, within 1.4% of the current price of $2.30 — a consensus view that MTR is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Mesa Royalty Trust's business model in Oil & Gas E&P.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.0 mean for MTR?

Mesa Royalty Trust's QOC of 5.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on MTR?

CirclFi analyzes MTR with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is MTR a value trap in 2026?

Mesa Royalty Trust's Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) has a median fair value of $2.27 — within 1.4% of the current price of $2.30 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/MTR/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this MTR valuation
  • Financial statements: Mesa Royalty Trust 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000313364) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for MTR as of ; valuations recomputed .