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Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/15/2025: MARPS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.81% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.92 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.92 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.09 | 52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 7.90 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 7.90 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.75% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.37 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 70.22% | Operating Margin (TTM) 71.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 48.38% | Return on Equity (TTM) 77.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.92 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 7847601 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.51 |
Enterprise Value 7847601 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.51 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.38 | Shares Outstanding 2000000 | Shares Floating 1611640 |
Shares Outstanding 2000000 | Shares Floating 1611640 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.42 | Percent Institutions 3.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Marine Petroleum Trust
Company Overview
History and Background
Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) was formed in 2010. It is a statutory trust with no employees. Its purpose is to receive net profits from specific oil and gas properties and distribute them to its unit holders.
Core Business Areas
- Net Profits Interest: Marine Petroleum Trust holds a Net Profits Interest in designated oil and gas properties, entitling it to a share of the net profits from their production.
Leadership and Structure
Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive entity. Its administration is handled by Argent Trust Company, the trustee. It has no formal leadership team beyond the trustee.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Net Profits Distributions: Marine Petroleum Trust's 'product' is the distribution of net profits from underlying oil and gas properties to its unit holders. Market share is not applicable as the Trust does not directly compete in a product market. Revenue is completely dependent on the profits from the underlying properties which fluctuate. Competitors are other Royalty Trusts.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The trust exists within the oil and gas royalty trust sector, which is tied to the overall performance of the oil and gas industry. Revenue depends on the price of oil and gas and the production rate of the underlying properties.
Positioning
Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive royalty trust, relying solely on the production and profitability of its underlying properties. Its competitive advantage (if any) lies in the quality and productivity of those properties.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM relates to the overall oil and gas production from the properties in which the trust holds an interest. Marine Petroleum Trust's share of this market is directly tied to the net profit interest percentage it owns in the underlying assets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Passive income stream for unit holders
- Relatively simple structure
- Minimal operating expenses (primarily administrative)
Weaknesses
- Dependence on volatile oil and gas prices
- Depleting asset base
- No control over underlying production
- Lack of diversification
- Limited lifespan tied to property production
Opportunities
- Potential increase in oil and gas prices
- Discovery of new reserves on existing properties
- Acquisition of new net profits interests (unlikely in current structure)
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Decreasing production from underlying properties
- Increased operating costs on the underlying properties
- Unforeseen environmental or regulatory issues
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CRT
- PVL
- BBEP
Competitive Landscape
Marine Petroleum Trust's competitive position is solely based on the profitability of its underlying assets compared to other royalty trusts. Because it does not directly compete in any market share, and there is no real company behind it, it does not have any advantages or disadvantages.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: There is no organic growth for Marine Petroleum Trust as it is a depletionary asset. Historical performance mirrors oil and gas price trends.
Future Projections: Future projections indicate a decline in distributions as underlying properties deplete, absent any significant and unlikely acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: The trust has not undertaken any recent initiatives as it is a passive entity.
Summary
Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive royalty trust with no active management, making its performance solely dependent on the oil and gas prices. The company is weak, as the underlying assets deplete over time. Its strengths are the passive income stream it provides to unitholders, but investors should be aware that as properties are depleted, revenue will continually decrease and so will shareholder return. Therefore, the company's long-term sustainability is questionable.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Marine Petroleum Trust SEC Filings
- Industry Reports on Oil and Gas Prices
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market share data may not be directly applicable due to the passive nature of the trust.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Marine Petroleum Trust
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | CEO - | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees - | Website https://www.marps-marine.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.marps-marine.com | ||
Marine Petroleum Trust, together with its subsidiary, Marine Petroleum Corporation, operates as a royalty trust primarily in the United States. It has overriding royalty interest in oil and natural gas leases in the Central and Western areas of the Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
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