MARPS
MARPS 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory

Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)

Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/28/2025: MARPS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -43.02%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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

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Marine Petroleum Trust

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Marine Petroleum Trust was formed in 2010 to acquire net profits interests in certain oil and gas properties. The Trust has a limited lifespan tied to the economic productivity of these underlying assets. Its purpose is to distribute income from these assets to its unit holders.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Net Profits Interests in Oil and Gas Properties: The Trust holds net profits interests in oil and gas properties located in the Gulf of Mexico. These properties are operated by third parties.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Marine Petroleum Trust is a statutory trust. Management is primarily handled by the trustee, Argent Trust Company. The Trust does not have a traditional corporate structure with executives or employees.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Net Profits Interests: The Trust's primary offering is its units representing net profits interests in oil and gas production. The income generated from these assets is distributed to unit holders. No direct market share as the Trust is a passthrough entity. Competitors are other royalty trusts and direct investments in oil and gas production.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oil and gas industry is characterized by commodity price volatility, technological advancements, and geopolitical influences. Royalty trusts are sensitive to fluctuations in oil and gas prices and production volumes.

Positioning

Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive entity that benefits from the production of its underlying assets. It is positioned as an income-generating investment vehicle. As a royalty trust, its upside is limited to the production from its assets.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM is the total oil and gas royalties market, worth multi-billions annually. Marine Petroleum Trust has a minute fraction of this TAM as it is a pass-through entity with a limited lifetime tied to its underlying assets.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established Production
  • Regular Income Distribution
  • Transparent Structure

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on Oil and Gas Prices
  • Limited Control Over Operations
  • Finite Life
  • Lack of Diversification

Opportunities

  • Increased Production from Existing Assets
  • Acquisition of Additional Net Profits Interests (Unlikely)

Threats

  • Decline in Oil and Gas Prices
  • Decreased Production Volumes
  • Increased Operating Costs
  • Regulatory Changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BCEI
  • CRT
  • KRP

Competitive Landscape

Marine Petroleum Trust competes with other royalty trusts and direct investments in oil and gas. Its success is determined by the production of its underlying assets and the prevailing oil and gas prices. It has a disadvantage as it does not explore to get more production and is entirely reliant on commodity prices.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth is dependent on oil and gas production and prices, with periods of strong growth followed by periods of decline.

Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain and depend on oil and gas market conditions. Analysts typically focus on short-term distribution forecasts.

Recent Initiatives: The Trust does not undertake strategic initiatives as it is a passive entity. Its activities are limited to managing its existing net profits interests and distributing income.

Summary

Marine Petroleum Trust is a passive income-generating vehicle tied to oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico. Its performance is highly susceptible to commodity price volatility, posing a risk to investors. The Trust's limited lifespan and lack of diversification add to its vulnerability. However, consistent distributions during periods of high oil and gas prices offer attractive returns. Investors should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties associated with the Trust's operations.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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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 -
Full time employees -

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.