ECTM (ECA Marcellus Trust I) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 67% Above Median


ECTM ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM
55 GF Score
Price $0.59
GF Value $0.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ECA Marcellus Trust I Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ECA Marcellus Trust I ECTM 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates ECTM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Oil & Gas companies, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks better than 83.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-02), ECA Marcellus Trust I's current share price is $0.585. ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.98. ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ECTM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.31

During the past years, ECA Marcellus Trust I's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.57. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.18.

ECTM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
83.31% of 773 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs ECTM: 0.31

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.712. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $1.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ECA Marcellus Trust I  (OTCPK:ECTM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


ECA Marcellus Trust I Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ECA Marcellus Trust I Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ECA Marcellus Trust I Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ECA Marcellus Trust I Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ECA Marcellus Trust I Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.28 0.27 0.24 0.28

ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ECA Marcellus Trust I Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ECA Marcellus Trust I Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.585/1.98
=0.30

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, ECA Marcellus Trust I's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.712/330.2130*330.2130
=0.712

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

ECA Marcellus Trust I Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.326 241.018 4.557
201609 3.246 241.428 4.440
201612 3.169 241.432 4.334
201703 3.098 243.801 4.196
201706 3.028 244.955 4.082
201709 2.957 246.819 3.956
201712 2.889 246.524 3.870
201803 2.831 249.554 3.746
201806 2.774 251.989 3.635
201809 2.717 252.439 3.554
201812 2.666 251.233 3.504
201903 2.612 254.202 3.393
201906 2.562 256.143 3.303
201909 2.511 256.759 3.229
201912 1.035 256.974 1.330
202003 1.010 258.115 1.292
202006 0.991 257.797 1.269
202009 0.982 260.280 1.246
202012 0.973 260.474 1.234
202103 0.955 264.877 1.191
202106 0.936 271.696 1.138
202109 0.921 274.310 1.109
202112 0.903 278.802 1.070
202203 0.888 287.504 1.020
202206 0.874 296.311 0.974
202209 0.862 296.808 0.959
202212 0.852 296.797 0.948
202303 0.841 301.836 0.920
202306 0.830 305.109 0.898
202309 0.819 307.789 0.879
202312 0.809 306.746 0.871
202403 0.798 312.332 0.844
202406 0.778 314.175 0.818
202409 0.769 315.301 0.805
202412 0.760 315.605 0.795
202503 0.749 319.799 0.773
202506 0.739 322.561 0.757
202509 0.730 324.800 0.742
202512 0.720 324.054 0.734
202603 0.712 330.213 0.712

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 mean?
ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #129 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.57. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 0.30 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #129 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ECA Marcellus Trust I has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECA Marcellus Trust I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #129 out of 773 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ECA Marcellus Trust I in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. ECA Marcellus Trust I's value of 0.30 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, ECA Marcellus Trust I's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.17, ECA Marcellus Trust I has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 74.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.59 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 74.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. ECA Marcellus Trust I's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECA Marcellus Trust I stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.59 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68. GuruFocus considers ECA Marcellus Trust I to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ECTM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.59 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#129 of 773)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ECTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ECA Marcellus Trust I Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, 16th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
ECA Marcellus Trust I is a statutory trust. The trust's purpose is, in general, to hold the Royalty Interests, to distribute to the Trust unitholders cash that the Trust receives in respect of the Royalty Interests after the payment of Trust expenses, and to perform certain administrative functions in respect of the Royalty Interests and the Trust units.
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