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Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: 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.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.54% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
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 on November 20, 2007. It is a statutory trust created for the purpose of owning royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the Permian Basin in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.
Core Business Areas
- Royalty Interests: The Trust holds royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties. Its income is derived from net profits generated from these royalty interests. It does not actively explore or develop properties.
Leadership and Structure
Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive entity managed by its trustee, Argent Trust Company. There is no traditional management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Royalty Income: Marine Petroleum Trust generates income from royalty interests in oil and natural gas production. Market share is not directly applicable as the Trust is a passive income vehicle, not a producer. Competitors are other royalty trusts like VOC Energy Trust (VOC), Enduro Royalty Trust (NDRO), and PermRock Royalty Trust (PRT).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is subject to commodity price fluctuations, supply and demand dynamics, and regulatory changes. Royalty trusts are highly dependent on the production levels and prices of oil and natural gas.
Positioning
Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive royalty trust. Its performance is entirely dependent on the production from the underlying properties and the prevailing commodity prices. It has no control over operational decisions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for royalty trusts depends on the overall oil and gas market, including the Permian Basin. Marine Petroleum Trust's position is limited to the royalty income from its specific properties, representing a small fraction of the overall market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Passive income stream
- Exposure to Permian Basin oil and gas production
- Simple structure
Weaknesses
- Dependence on commodity prices
- No control over production
- Declining production over time
- High administrative costs relative to revenue
Opportunities
- Higher commodity prices
- Increased production from existing properties
- Acquisition of new royalty interests (unlikely given its structure)
Threats
- Lower commodity prices
- Declining production rates
- Increased operating costs
- Changes in regulatory environment
- Depletion of underlying reserves
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VOC
- NDRO
- PRT
Competitive Landscape
Marine Petroleum Trust competes with other royalty trusts for investor capital. Its advantages and disadvantages depend on the specific properties underlying the trust and commodity price exposure.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is tied to commodity prices and production declines. Generally shows negative growth in recent years.
Future Projections: Future projections are highly uncertain due to the finite nature of oil and gas reserves and price volatility. Analyst estimates are rarely available for passive royalty trusts.
Recent Initiatives: Marine Petroleum Trust has no active initiatives.
Summary
Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive royalty trust highly dependent on commodity prices and production from its underlying properties. Declining production and commodity price volatility pose significant risks. Its future performance is uncertain. Investors should consider the volatile nature of its income stream.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings
- Company press releases
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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