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New Concept Energy, Inc. (GBR)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2025 delivered low but positive topline growth: revenue was $40,000, up ~8% year over year (vs. $37,000 in Q2 2024) and up ~5% sequentially (vs. $38,000 in Q1 2025; calculation based on cited figures) .
  • Profitability remained negative: net loss from continuing operations of ($18,000) vs. net income of $3,000 in Q2 2024, though modestly better than Q1 2025’s ($20,000) (sequential improvement) .
  • Interest income declined to $42,000 from $56,000 YoY, offsetting the small revenue increase and contributing to the net loss; corporate G&A rose to $85,000 from $78,000 YoY .
  • No formal guidance or earnings call transcript was available; disclosures were limited to the press release and 8‑K exhibit (analysis is therefore anchored to filed materials) .
  • Sensitivity to oil & gas activity persists through the management fee line (10% of oil & gas revenue), which was pressured in 2024 by lower commodity prices—a structural driver to monitor for periodic volatility .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Sequential improvement in bottom line: net loss narrowed to ($18,000) from ($20,000) in Q1 2025 (calculation based on cited figures) .
  • Revenue mix showed YoY growth in management fees to $14,000 (vs. $12,000) and steady rent at $26,000 (vs. $25,000), indicating modest operational stability in core lines .
  • Balance sheet remained simple with low current liabilities of $75,000 and cash of $356,000 at June 30, 2025, supporting liquidity for a microcap footprint .

“New Concept Energy, Inc. is a Dallas-based company which owns real estate in West Virginia and provides management services for a third-party oil and gas company.”

What Went Wrong

  • Profitability deteriorated YoY: ($18,000) loss vs. $3,000 profit in Q2 2024; operating loss also widened vs. revenue scale (loss from operations of ($60,000) vs. ($53,000) YoY) .
  • Corporate G&A increased to $85,000 from $78,000 YoY, outweighing the small revenue increase and keeping the quarter in loss .
  • Interest income declined to $42,000 from $56,000 YoY, reducing “other income” support and contributing to the negative net income outcome .

Financial Results

Income Statement Snapshot (oldest → newest)

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue ($)$37,000 $38,000 $40,000
Net Income (Loss) ($)$3,000 ($20,000) ($18,000)
Diluted EPS ($)$0.00 ($0.01) ($0.00)
Loss from Operations ($)($53,000) ($63,000) ($60,000)
Operating Expenses ($)$12,000 $12,000 $15,000
Corporate G&A ($)$78,000 $89,000 $85,000
Interest Income ($)$56,000 $43,000 $42,000
Net Income Margin (%)8.1% (calc. = 3/37) (52.6%) (calc. = -20/38) (45.0%) (calc. = -18/40)

Notes: Percentages are calculated from cited revenues and net income.

Revenue Mix (oldest → newest)

SegmentQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Rent ($)$25,000 $26,000 $26,000
Management Fees ($)$12,000 $12,000 $14,000

Balance Sheet Snapshot

MetricDec 31, 2024Jun 30, 2025
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($)$363,000 $356,000
Other Current Assets ($)$9,000 $47,000
Total Current Assets ($)$372,000 $403,000
Land, Buildings & Equipment ($)$636,000 $629,000
Note Receivable – Related Party ($)$3,542,000 $3,542,000
Total Assets ($)$4,594,000 $4,574,000
Total Current Liabilities ($)$57,000 $75,000
Stockholders’ Equity ($)$4,537,000 $4,499,000

Guidance Changes

No formal guidance was disclosed in the Q2 2025 press release or the related 8‑K exhibit .

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
No guidance provided in Q2 2025 materials

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No earnings call transcript was available; narrative is based on the press release and 8‑K materials . Historical context from FY 2024 press release is included where relevant.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024, Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Commodity exposure via management feeManagement fee is 10% of oil & gas revenue; 2024 fees declined due to lower oil & gas prices .Not discussed beyond fee amount disclosure .Neutral; monitor commodity linkage.
Operating expense disciplineFY 2024 G&A $335k; quarterly G&A in Q1 2025 was $89k .G&A $85k in Q2 2025 .Slight sequential improvement.
Strategic direction / growth initiativesNo specific initiatives disclosed in Q1 2025 press release .No new initiatives disclosed in Q2 2025 press release .Unchanged; minimal disclosure.

Management Commentary

  • “New Concept Energy, Inc. is a Dallas-based company which owns real estate in West Virginia and provides management services for a third-party oil and gas company.”
  • The Q2 2025 materials provide quantitative results without additional qualitative commentary or forward-looking statements .

Q&A Highlights

  • No earnings call transcript or Q&A was available for Q2 2025; no incremental clarifications beyond the press release and 8‑K exhibit .

Estimates Context

Analyst coverage appears limited; S&P Global consensus estimates for Q2 2025 were unavailable for GBR.

MetricQ2 2025 ActualQ2 2025 ConsensusDelta
Revenue ($)$40,000 N/A*N/A
Primary EPS ($)($0.00) N/A*N/A

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Where estimates are unavailable, investors should anchor on reported results and trend analysis.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Revenue mix showed modest improvement (management fees +$2k YoY to $14k; rent +$1k YoY to $26k), but scale remains very small, and fixed G&A keeps profitability negative .
  • YoY profitability inflected negatively (loss vs. profit), primarily due to lower interest income and higher G&A; sequentially, the loss narrowed slightly (from -$20k to -$18k) .
  • Liquidity is adequate for a microcap with simple operations (cash $356k; current liabilities $75k), though equity declined modestly to $4.499M as of June 30, 2025 .
  • Management fee sensitivity to oil & gas revenue (10% fee) implies commodity-driven variability; 2024 results were affected by lower oil & gas prices—a factor to watch for 2H 2025 .
  • With no guidance and limited disclosure, the narrative is driven by incremental line-item changes rather than strategic shifts; any new contracts, asset actions, or cost moves could be outsized catalysts for the stock .
  • Focus for next quarter: monitor G&A trajectory, interest income trend, and management fee progression vs. oil & gas price environment, given their leverage to profitability at GBR’s scale .
  • In the absence of Street estimates, trading may react more to absolute results, cash/liquidity updates, and any corporate actions or disclosures introduced between quarters .