A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ECTM's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
ECA Marcellus Trust I (OTCPK:ECTM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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ECA Marcellus Trust I Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ECA Marcellus Trust I Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECA Marcellus Trust I's Debt-to-Equity 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.
ECTM vs SKYQ, VIVK, XOM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ECA Marcellus Trust I's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECA Marcellus Trust I's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (ECTM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #999999 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is ECA Marcellus Trust I's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #999999 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to SKYQ and VIVK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ECA Marcellus Trust I ranks #999999 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ECA Marcellus Trust I in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ECA Marcellus Trust I and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECA Marcellus Trust I's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECTM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Mar. 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.59 (14% below fair value)
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 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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