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Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: MARPS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 -33.91% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
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 to own royalty interests in oil and gas properties located in the Gulf of Mexico. It is a passive entity that distributes income to unitholders from the net profits of the underlying properties.
Core Business Areas
- Royalty Interest: The Trust owns net profits interests in specific oil and gas properties. Income is derived solely from royalty payments received.
Leadership and Structure
The Trust is managed by a trustee, Argent Trust Company. There is no traditional management team or organizational structure beyond the trustee.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Royalty Income: MARPS derives revenue solely from the net profits interest (NPI) in underlying oil and gas properties. These royalties are subject to oil and gas prices and production levels. Due to the limited life of these assets, market share data is not directly applicable. Competitors are the direct owners of the wells that the royalty payment derives from, which include publicly and privately held energy companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is characterized by cyclical commodity prices and fluctuating production levels. Demand is generally correlated with economic growth, and prices are affected by supply, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
MARPS is a passive royalty trust. Its position is entirely dependent on the production and prices of the underlying oil and gas properties, and it has no control over these factors. Its competitive advantage is the tax structure of a trust that distributes income directly to unit holders.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Total Addressable Market is effectively the sum of all oil and gas production and sales in the specific area where the royalty interests are held. This market value is constantly shifting based on multiple factors. Given the Trust's limited asset base and finite life, its positioning with respect to this TAM is declining.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Distributes income directly to unitholders
- Limited operating expenses as a passive entity
Weaknesses
- Dependence on fluctuating oil and gas prices
- Depleting asset base
- No control over production levels
- Finite life; trust will eventually terminate
Opportunities
- Potential increase in oil and gas prices
- Discovery of new reserves in existing properties
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Decreased production from existing wells
- Increased operating expenses by underlying properties
- Regulatory changes impacting oil and gas production
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- None (Passive Royalty Trust - comparison to other similar trusts such as CRT, BBEP)
- Direct Oil and Gas Property Owners (Not Applicable)
Competitive Landscape
MARPS differs from operating oil and gas companies. Comparison to other trusts is more relevant, considering royalty yields and asset decline rates. Overall MARPS is dependent on the success of the property that its royalty income derives from.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Due to the nature of the Trust and the depleting asset base, historical growth has generally been declining.
Future Projections: Future projections are highly uncertain and dependent on commodity prices and production rates. Analyst coverage of royalty trusts is typically limited.
Recent Initiatives: As a passive royalty trust, MARPS does not undertake strategic initiatives.
Summary
Marine Petroleum Trust is a royalty trust with a finite lifespan, distributing income from net profits interests in oil and gas properties. Its performance depends heavily on commodity prices and production from the underlying assets, which are outside of the trust's control. As a passive entity, it has limited growth potential and is subject to asset depletion. Future prospects are tied to favorable commodity prices and successful production from existing properties.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry reports
- Financial news outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own research and due diligence. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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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