GBR

New Concept Energy, Inc. (GBR) SWOT Analysis Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 3.9/10 — Weak · Last Updated: 2026-09-01

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Strengths

Score: 5.4 (Moderate)

Negative cash conversion cycle of -428.9 days indicates customers fund working capital, supporting liquidity versus peers with more capital-intensive cash cycles.

Current and quick ratios of 3.18 suggest short-term balance-sheet flexibility, which is stronger than many leveraged peers facing tighter liquidity.

Net debt to EBITDA of 4.1 is manageable rather than distressed, preserving financing capacity relative to weaker peers in the same sector.

Weaknesses

Score:

Return on invested capital of -6.7% shows capital is not earning its cost, leaving GBR structurally behind profitable peers on value creation.

Net debt to EBITDA of 4.1 remains elevated for a business with negative returns, constraining strategic flexibility versus lower-leverage competitors.

The absence of positive margin data alongside negative ROIC suggests weak operating efficiency, which typically trails peers with steadier earnings power.

Opportunities

Score:

If working-capital discipline persists, the very negative cash conversion cycle can continue to fund growth more efficiently than peers with cash-consuming operations.

Balance-sheet liquidity could support selective investment or restructuring, potentially improving positioning versus peers that must prioritize debt reduction.

Any future margin normalization would have outsized impact because current profitability is weak, so incremental operating gains could narrow the peer gap.

Threats

Score:

Persistent negative ROIC raises the risk of value erosion, especially if peers sustain positive returns through better pricing or asset utilization.

High leverage relative to weak profitability increases sensitivity to funding costs, leaving GBR more exposed than less indebted competitors.

If working-capital inflows reverse, the current liquidity advantage could fade quickly, exposing a weaker cash profile than peers with steadier conversion.

Overall Score

Score:

GBR’s liquidity and working-capital profile are better than many peers, but negative returns on capital and elevated leverage leave its structural positioning weak overall.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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